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RE: my faucet's driving me nuts with this dripping sound
I’d guess the quiet makes each drip stand out, but knowing another one is coming would get under my skin more - it’s hard to stop listening for it once you’ve noticed the pattern.
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
- Gotta admit, I’m a bit more stubborn with the DIY route. - Had a furnace that wouldn’t kick on last winter - turned out to be a $3 fuse and about 10 minutes of YouTube. - Not saying I’d mess with gas lines (no than...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
- Totally get the “plumber-Tetris” struggle. Whoever designed under-sink spaces clearly never had to fit a garbage disposal, dishwasher drain, and a pile of cleaning supplies in there. - I’ve had both setups over the yea...
RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy
- Had a Hot Wheels car jammed under the lower rack once - my dishwasher sounded like a blender full of rocks. - Agree on the vinegar. I don’t care how “natural” it is, I’d rather not eat off plates that smell like pick...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
- Zip ties are my go-to for quick fixes, but they can dig into the foam if you crank them too tight. - Electrical tape: works in a pinch, but after a year it looks like a raccoon tried to redecorate my basement. - ...