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RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
I’ve run into the humid crawlspace foil tape problem more times than I’d like to admit. Last summer, I was helping out on a job and we found whole strips of tape hanging like tinsel from the ductwork - looked great for a...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I’ve definitely run into the moisture issue with doubled-up foam, especially in those old stone basements where nothing ever really dries out. Had a job last winter where the extra layer actually made things worse - cond...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
I hear you on the “permanent” solutions not always living up to the hype. I’ve seen a few jobs where the insulation looked solid at first, but a couple winters later it’s all chewed up or sagging. Makes me wonder if the ...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
I’ve had my fair share of battles with those sensors - especially after a big pasta night when the kitchen gets steamy. Sometimes the thing just refuses to cooperate, and I’m left waving my hands like I’m trying to land ...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Honestly, I’ve noticed that too. I once spent half a day trying to fix a “fancy” dual-flush in an older apartment, only to have the tenant tell me they’d just started using the full flush for everything anyway. Sometimes...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Had a similar situation at my cousin’s place last winter. He figured shutting off the main water valve before leaving for a trip was overkill - just “keep an eye out,” like you said. Pipe behind the laundry wall split, a...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
I’ve seen people try to claim water damage on their insurance, but sometimes the adjuster says it’s “preventable” and denies it. My uncle went through that - he was stuck paying out of pocket and wasn’t thrilled. Did you...
RE: Is underfloor heating really worth it?
Had a job last year where we thought underfloor heating would be a nightmare to retrofit, but the owner insisted. Turned out, once we pulled up the boards, everything was actually in decent shape - no rot, just some unev...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I tried running vinegar through the line once, but honestly, I got a bit nervous halfway through and stopped. I kept picturing the vinegar eating away at something it shouldn’t, or messing up the seals. I did notice a bi...
RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy
I’ve actually tried those tablets a couple times, but honestly, I didn’t notice much difference. Maybe my expectations were too high? I’m a bit wary of relying on them instead of just pulling the filter and giving it a p...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
Funny timing - I was just talking about this with my supervisor last week. I’ve seen folks get real creative with insulation, but pool noodles always seem like a shortcut that bites you later. I actually tried using them...