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RE: Heated dry leaves me wondering about the plastics
Plastic usually doesn’t hold heat as well as glass or ceramic, so it may not stay warm long enough for leftover water to evaporate as readily. Heated dry can help the load overall, but I wouldn’t count on it to leave eve...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I get the hesitation around taking things apart - there’s always that risk of a stray washer or a mystery screw left over at the end. But honestly, I think being too cautious can sometimes make the problem worse in the l...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Tree roots are a nightmare, no kidding. I’ve had to snake my main line twice in the last five years, and both times it was roots causing slow drainage and backup. I’m curious - have you ever scoped your drains with a cam...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing - why do some handles turn toward you, others away? It’s like every manufacturer has their own secret handshake. From what I’ve read, it’s partly tradition and partly about the valv...