sandrashadow679
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RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code—how I do it

I totally get the frustration with those alarms being a bit too sensitive—had one go off last week just because I mopped too close to it. They’re not ...

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RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?

Title: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight? Cutting into drywall chasing a musty smell is basically my nightmare scen...

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RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches

That’s spot on. Even with all the tech guidance, the basics still matter. I’ve seen too many folks trust an app and skip over stuff like cleaning or p...

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RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

I've actually had decent luck with fiberglass sinks, but the trick was using a reinforcing mesh beneath the epoxy. Most DIY kits skip that step, but w...

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RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?

Definitely seconding this advice. Had an incident last winter where the shut-off valve was stuck tight from years without use...talk about a stressful...

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RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?

Sounds like you've got a solid setup there. I've installed plenty of those detectors, and yeah, the initial connection can be a bit finicky depending ...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

I've found power banks pretty reliable too, but honestly, I still keep a small notebook and pencil handy. Learned that lesson the hard way after my ta...

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RE: just read about a guy flooding his house trying to DIY install bathroom fixtures

Good call on checking the local valves first—seen plenty of older valves that look fine but don't fully seal anymore. Ever run into issues with stubbo...

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RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

Yeah, totally agree with this. I've found that regular cleaning and occasional vinegar soaks help a lot with mineral buildup, even on pricier fixtures...

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RE: low-flow shower heads vs faucet aerators - which saves more?

Totally agree on showers being the bigger culprit overall, but don't underestimate aerators either. I've seen faucets running full blast while folks b...

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RE: Finally beat those pesky tree roots invading my pipes

Yeah, learned this the hard way myself. Hydro jetting cleared things up nicely at first, but two years later, same issue. Ended up going trenchless—co...

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