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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 curious - has anyone tried those ultrasonic mosquito repellents near ...
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 myself second-guessing a lot, especially when dealing with tight spaces o...
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. Have you tried draining a bit of water into a bucket to see how rusty...
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 head just because it was practically free after rebate. Ever tried rin...
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 teach you a ton (been there myself...), but aren't smaller projects g...