stevenp70
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RE: Half flush never seems to work right—am I missing something?

Yeah, I’ve had a few tenants complain about the same thing—half flush just doesn’t cut it most of the time. Honestly, I stopped bothering with the che...

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RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center

Yeah, those flexible tailpieces are a game-changer for older places. I’ve had tenants call about “weird leaks” so many times, and it’s almost always j...

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RE: Low-flow toilets: worth the hype or just a pain?

Had to swap out a bunch of old toilets in my rentals for low-flows a few years back. Some models are fine, but yeah, a couple definitely need double f...

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RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures

Yeah, that’s the problem with matte black—looks sharp until it doesn’t. I switched to brushed nickel a while back for rentals and haven’t looked back....

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RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?

Honestly, countertop filters are way less hassle for rentals or if you’re not handy. Under-sink ones can be a pain if you’ve got old plumbing or tight...

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RE: Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve stared at a faucet part and thought, “Who designed this thing?” The cartridges are a nightmare—every ...

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RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?

Totally get where you’re coming from. I learned the hard way too—particle board just isn’t built for any kind of moisture. Plywood’s not cheap, but it...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

Yeah, metal tags have saved me a ton of headaches, especially in older basements where everything sweats. You’re right though—if someone forgets to mo...

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RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve swapped out enough “eco” valves to know they’re usually just a headache waiting to happen. Stainless isn’t perfect, but at l...

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RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?

I get your point about annual camera checks being a bit much, but I've seen situations where minor blockages turned into major headaches real fast. Ha...

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RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?

Not convinced certification would make much difference, honestly. I've seen certified people mess things up plenty of times—it's more about experience...

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RE: Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps—what's your go-to?

Apps never really did it for me either—too much hassle when water's already pooling on the floor. Speaking of creative plumbing, ever found any ot...

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RE: need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up

Galvanized mesh is always a headache in damp areas, learned that lesson the hard way too. Stainless steel is solid, but yeah, pricey. What I've done t...

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RE: Sink monster making weird noises and not grinding right

Had to do something similar once, but honestly I'd avoid melting plastic inside the disposal if possible. Can get messy fast if you're not careful. Us...

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RE: Help, my basement drain's backing up again...

Hydro jetting can be hit or miss, honestly. Had it done on one of my properties a few years back—same issue, roots kept creeping in. But I wouldn't ju...

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