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RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good

That baking soda and vinegar trick has saved my bacon more than once. I swear, every time I fish out a hairball the size of a small rodent from the ba...

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

Had a plumber once tell me, “If you’re not confused, you’re not paying attention.” I thought he was joking, but after three trips to the hardware stor...

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RE: Getting more hot water from my solar heater—what am I missing?

I hear you on the “fancy” upgrades. I once got all jazzed about adding a smart controller to my setup—thought it’d be like having a hot water butler o...

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RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?

Under sink filters are like a rite of passage for DIYers—if you haven’t made at least two panic runs to the hardware store, did you even install it? I...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

I hear you on the chemical stuff, but after digging up roots for what felt like a decade, I caved and tried the foaming root killer once. Honestly, my...

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

That garden hose clamp story made me laugh—reminds me of the time I found duct tape holding together a fridge water line. Still, you’re right, those “...

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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

I hear you on the greywater maintenance. My kids once tried to “help” by pouring leftover cereal milk down the bathroom sink—let’s just say the filter...

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RE: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS?

Haha, yeah, the sign blindness is real. I remember putting up a carefully worded notice about not flushing anything but toilet paper—thought I'd naile...

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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

Haha, every single time. Pretty sure faucets multiply parts when we're not looking. And yeah, sediment filters help, but I still get those crusty surp...

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RE: toilet disaster strikes again... help needed asap

Gotta say, silicone's tough stuff, but ever tried removing the old stuff when it's time for repairs? Nightmare city... I'd rather risk a rubber duck i...

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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

Yeah, soap residue was my nemesis for a while. I remember pulling out a filter once that looked like it had grown its own ecosystem—pretty sure it win...

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