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RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
I get where you’re coming from about not wanting to block vents, but I’ll admit, I still close off a couple rooms we barely use (like the guest room) when it gets really cold. I know it’s probably not what the manual say...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Honestly, I’m with you on the battery models - less nerve-wracking than running a new outlet under the sink. Have you noticed if the batteries actually last as long as they claim? I keep seeing “up to 2 years” but I’m s...
RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
Honestly, I always hope it’s just a loose wire - cheaper to fix. But yeah, squirrels are like tiny demolition crews. I once spent half a day blaming the thermostat before realizing a mouse had chewed through the insulati...
RE: Under Sink Hookup vs. Dedicated Drain Line: Which Is Better for Dishwashers?
I’ve been on the fence about this too. When we remodeled our kitchen last year, the plumber tried to upsell us on a dedicated drain, but honestly, the price tag made me pause. We’ve got 70s-era pipes and I do worry about...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
Yeah, I’ve definitely learned the hard way that you can’t just trust your nose or eyes when it comes to leaks. I used to think a little bit of peeling paint was just bad ventilation, but turns out there was a slow leak b...
RE: Spin cycle issues: unplug and reset or dive straight into the filter?
Spin Cycle Issues: Unplug And Reset Or Dive Straight Into The Filter? Man, I hear you on the “reset first” thing. I used to go full detective mode, pulling hoses and filters before even trying the easy stuff. Now I just...
RE: Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps - what's your go-to?
That’s exactly what happened to me last winter. The app pinged me at 2am about a “possible leak detected,” and I just stared at my phone like, okay... now what? Ended up running around the house in my pajamas, trying to ...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
I get what you're saying about faucets being pretty DIY-friendly, but honestly, even those can turn into a headache sometimes. Last month I thought I'd quickly swap out our kitchen faucet - easy, right? Well, turns out t...