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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

- Interesting to hear your experience with radiant heating. I've considered it for a couple of my properties but always hesitated because of the insta...

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RE: Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

Good points on washers—I've had similar experiences. Couple things I'd add from my own sink disasters: - Check the fittings themselves. Sometimes thr...

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RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?

Interesting, epoxy putty's usually solid for leaks, but I've had mixed results myself—sometimes it just won't bond properly if the surface isn't perfe...

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RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing—anyone else find it tricky?

I've gone the inline filter route at a couple rentals, and honestly, results were mixed: - They're definitely cheaper upfront and pretty easy to inst...

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RE: Plumbing hacks to keep your pipes happy all year round

- Foam sleeves are decent, but you're right—they're not foolproof. Have you checked for drafts or air leaks near your pipes? I've had tenants complain...

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RE: leaky pipe under kitchen sink driving me nuts

- Had a similar issue last summer... turned out it wasn't even the pipe itself but the seal on the connector. - Did you double-check all the fittings ...

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RE: need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up

I've had mixed results with wax-free seals on uneven floors: - They're definitely easier for repositioning and adjustments. - But yeah, if the floor's...

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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

- Totally get your caution about detergents—I've noticed some ornamentals, especially ferns and azaleas, can be sensitive to greywater if the soap isn...

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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

- Fair points, but have you factored in long-term savings on energy bills? - I've switched a couple units to tankless—yeah, upfront stings—but tenants...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

- Good points above, but I'd add a couple of things from personal experience: - Swapped out toilets in a few older rental units a while back and ran i...

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