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samgonzalez100
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RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
I get the love for PEX, but honestly, I’ve had mixed luck with it in the sun. Maybe it’s just my setup, but after a couple of seasons on the roof, even PEX started to look a little chalky and brittle. The crimp rings hol...
RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
I hear you on the dog hair - my lab’s basically a walking dust bunny. I used to think the filter thing was overblown, but after skipping a couple months, the airflow tanked and the house started smelling musty. Now I’m o...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
Funny timing - I just finished patching a ceiling from a mystery drip that turned out to be a tiny PEX puncture. I’ll admit, tracing it was a nightmare, and I kept second-guessing every joint. But then again, I’ve seen c...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
That one cracks me up every time. I had a neighbor swear by wrapping his spigot with an old sock... until it froze solid and split. Foam covers aren’t perfect, but for a couple bucks they’re way better than the DIY sock ...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
Had a similar situation last winter - thought I was clever with a clamp and some old towels, but the leak just found a new spot to escape. Ended up replacing a whole section with PEX after the third “quick fix.” Lesson l...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
Heat tape’s one of those things I used to roll my eyes at, but after last winter’s cold snap, I’m a believer. Had a section under the porch freeze because I figured the insulation was “good enough.” Spoiler: it wasn’t. E...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
I hear you on the universal kits. That’s been my experience too. Last summer I tried to save a few bucks and ordered one for my old Whirlpool. The thing looked like it should fit - box even said “universal” - but I ende...
RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?
Yeah, can't argue with that logic. Still, warranties have always felt a bit like gambling to me - sometimes you win, sometimes you're stuck paying anyway. Last year, my faucet started leaking right after the warranty exp...
RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap
I've tried flange extenders before, and yeah, they're neat in theory, but honestly, my experience wasn't exactly smooth sailing. Maybe it was just my luck or the brand I picked, but even after stacking and sealing them c...
RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home
Yeah, finer mesh does help, but honestly, I still ended up with some gunk buildup after a few months. Maybe it's just my trees...but I'd still recommend checking it every now and then to avoid surprises. Learned that the...
RE: low-flow shower heads vs faucet aerators - which saves more?
I've noticed something similar - got a fancy low-flow shower head thinking it'd cut my water usage significantly, but honestly, the pressure at my place is kinda meh, so it felt more like drizzling rain than an actual sh...