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RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Totally with you on the caulk - sometimes I think it’s just there to give us something to redo every couple years. One trick I picked up: after cleaning out the old stuff, let it dry out for a day or two before re-caulki...
RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
Anode rods are the unsung heroes of water heaters, honestly. I used to think they were just some weird, extra part manufacturers threw in for fun, but after seeing a buddy’s tank basically rot from the inside out (and th...
RE: Why does my hot water sometimes sound like popcorn?
Popcorn noises from the water heater freaked me out the first time too - thought I was about to get a face full of boiling water. Flushing helps, but yeah, the anode rod thing is like a secret handshake nobody tells you ...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
I used to think the same, but then I got stuck trying to snake a clog out of a friend’s dedicated line that was buried behind a wall - let’s just say, I’m still finding bits of drywall in my shoes. Under sink with an air...