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RE: Half flush never seems to work right—am I missing something?

Yeah, I hear you on the dual-flush thing. My landlord put one in my unit “to save water,” but honestly, I end up using the full flush for everything b...

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

Tried one of those moisture meters after my uncle swore by his. Honestly, it was more useful than I expected—found a damp patch behind the drywall I’d...

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RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?

Funny, I had the opposite experience. The showerhead swap should’ve been a breeze, but the old one was basically welded on from years of mineral build...

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RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good

Honestly, I get the love for mesh strainers, but I’ve seen folks rely on them and still end up with gunked-up pipes. Grease has a way of sneaking past...

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RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?

Metal key rings with reusable tags are a solid idea. I’ve used those little aluminum tags with a Sharpie before—easy to swap out, and they don’t get a...

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RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?

Had to swap one out for my uncle last year—thought it’d be a quick job, but nope. Ended up with the fridge halfway across the kitchen, cursing at a ti...

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RE: Keeping Pipes Safe and My Sanity Intact

That tape is the worst when it’s cold—like trying to wrap a frozen garden hose, honestly. I’ve done the jacket pocket trick too, but half the time I j...

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