skater98
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RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons

I get the appeal of the quick towel fix, but every time I see someone wrap a spigot with just fabric, I wonder how they deal with moisture. Once that ...

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RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?

That’s honestly the smartest move. I’ve seen people try to pry open those grates with whatever they have on hand—crowbars, shovels, you name it. Half ...

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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down

Honestly, I’ve seen more than a few shower heads that just refuse to cooperate, no matter how much vinegar you throw at them. Sometimes the buildup is...

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RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?

Title: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros? I get the logic, but are we really sure poking holes is the best move? I mean, yeah, pa...

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RE: anyone tried sustainable plumbing upgrades at home?

I've wondered about that too. Even the gentlest detergents have some kind of residue, right? I mean, plants can be pretty sensitive to salts and miner...

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RE: Water pressure woes—anyone else dealt with this?

Installing an inline filter isn't rocket science, but it can be a bit fiddly if you're new to plumbing. Did you check if your setup has enough space f...

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RE: Thermostat acting weird, DIY fix or call a pro?

Yeah, I feel this one. Those tutorials always seem suspiciously smooth—makes you wonder how many takes they actually do before uploading? Anyway, abo...

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RE: Thinking about swapping to a pedestal sink—tips or regrets?

Pedestal sinks do simplify plumbing access, I'll give you that. But have you thought about how often you'll actually need to crawl under there at 2am?...

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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

Mesh is decent, but yeah, mosquitoes are annoyingly persistent. I've seen them squeeze through gaps I didn't even know existed. Dunks do help, but I'm...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

Honestly, are displacement bags ever worth the hassle? I've seen more than a few toilets get clogged or have flushing issues because of them. But here...

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RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing—anyone else find it tricky?

I've never had much luck with chalk either, but eyeballing...doesn't that get risky with more complex setups? Sure, practice helps, but I've found mys...

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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

Yeah, replacing early usually makes sense, but have you checked how bad the rust actually is? Sometimes surface rust can look worse than it really is....

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RE: low-flow shower heads vs faucet aerators - which saves more?

Good points about faucets, but are we sure rebates always lead to quality? I've seen plenty of customers regret grabbing the cheapest low-flow shower ...

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RE: water heater plumbing... am I the only one confused?

Fair point, but isn't there a bit of a risk jumping straight into something like a water heater? I mean, sure, getting humbled by plumbing mishaps can...

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