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RE: why is setting up a sink outside such a pain
Would scaling back the sink plan preserve enough convenience to be worth it, or would the drainage question still make the hose a better fit? The hose might avoid some permanent-connection and code work, but the rinse wa...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
It’s funny, because while I get the frustration with tight spaces and those “buried” connectors, I actually think some of these designs aren’t as haphazard as they seem. I mean, yeah, I’ve had my fair share of cursing at...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Yeah, those old floor drains can be nasty surprises. Had a similar situation - thought it was a foundation leak, but nope, just years of lint and gunk in the drain. Ever checked if your sump pump is working right? Someti...
RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?
I totally get what you mean about the gadgets - That’s a pretty good way to put it. I’m curious, though - have you ever found the meter giving you a false positive? I had one time where it kept beeping near a cold water...
RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting
I totally get the hesitation. I tried a DIY greywater setup a few years back, and honestly, it was more work than I bargained for. Filters got clogged, pipes needed flushing, and there was this weird smell if I didn’t st...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
Man, those “universal” cartridges are the bane of my existence sometimes. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve stood in the plumbing aisle, squinting at the packaging and thinking, “Yeah, this’ll probably fit.” Spoiler...