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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Honestly, I’ve tried those “rainfall” heads and they’re always the first to clog up or start spraying sideways. Here’s what I do: unscrew the head, soak it in vinegar for an hour, scrub with an old toothbrush, and see if...
RE: Touchless taps and other faucet surprises
Touchless Taps: The Battery vs. Plug-In Headache Had a similar run-in with touchless faucets at my parents’ place last year. They went with the battery-powered one because, like your uncle, there’s no outlet under their...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
Pipe foam is definitely the way to go - rags just end up being a science experiment under the sink. I get what you mean about plumber’s grease, too. I’ve tried both, and honestly, as long as you’re not globbing it on, it...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
I’ve looked at those root killer chemicals too, but honestly, I’m a bit skeptical. Seems like you end up waiting forever for the stuff to work, and sometimes it just doesn’t get the job done. Manual labor’s brutal, but a...
RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?
Yeah, been down that road myself - DIY epoxy kits can be pretty hit-or-miss. Had a hairline crack in our bathroom sink, thought I'd nailed it with a DIY fix, but nope... couple months later, same story as yours. Ended up...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
I've tried silicone grease a few times, and honestly, I'm still on the fence about it. It definitely makes assembly smoother at first, but after a couple months, I've noticed it can get pretty gunky - especially if your ...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
Yeah, I hear you - it's always a trade-off. Honestly, I've found that taking a quick sec to rename the photos right after snapping them saves me headaches down the line. Tedious at first, but totally worth it later.