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stormb35
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RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
- Not sure I’m sold on pleated disposables being the magic bullet - seen plenty of folks still forget or just ignore them, even when they’re right there. - Smart thermostats are a mixed bag. I’ve had tenants lock thems...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
- Been there, and yeah, the “wait and see” approach usually bites you later. - Water damage spreads fast - by the time you see it, it’s already a bigger problem. - I’ve had tenants not mention a slow leak for weeks. ...
RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo
Not sure I buy that it’s always a blockage or leak when airflow’s weak. In my experience, a lot of these “hot living room, cold bedroom” complaints come down to poor system design - undersized returns, long duct runs, or...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
- Buckets are good, but honestly, a shallow plastic bin works even better - more surface area to catch surprise splashes. - DIY plumbing is fine for basic stuff like traps, but once you get into valves or anything behind...
RE: need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up
Totally agree with this. Moisture meters can give false positives sometimes, especially if there's older plumbing or previous leaks that dried out but left stains behind. I've learned to trust the camera more over time, ...