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RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
I hear you on the hard water - mine eats copper for breakfast, so I’ve pretty much given up on it for new installs. PEX has its quirks, but at least I’m not crawling around with a torch and a fire extinguisher just in ca...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
That’s honestly how it feels half the time. I swear, every “upgrade” in my house comes with a learning curve and a side of troubleshooting. I’m with you on the hybrid setup - my partner’s parents are the same way, and I’...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
I get where you’re coming from. Once you’ve wrangled the under-sink stuff, it really does just disappear from your daily routine. But man, I had one install where the pipes were a nightmare - old house, weird fittings. T...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Tracing PEX: Sometimes Blueprints Actually Help I get where you’re coming from with the “expect the unexpected” thing - some of these runs look like they were mapped out by a toddler with a crayon. But I’ve actually had...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I’ve been down this road with my own shower - jets going rogue, spraying the ceiling, the cat, you name it. I’ll admit, those cleaning tablets look fancy, but I keep circling back to vinegar. It’s cheap, and if you let t...
RE: Choosing between in-kitchen and underground grease traps - what would you do?
I get where you’re coming from - having to bust up your floor for a plumbing fix sounds like a total headache. But I’ve seen some under-sink units that turn into grease monsters if you don’t stay on top of cleaning. Pers...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
Drilled setups are definitely the way to go if you’re not afraid of a little DIY. I used to be all about the countertop filters because, well, “no tools required” sounded like music to my ears. But after my third time cr...