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RE: Weirdest things people have used to clear a clogged drain
Wire coat hangers are a classic mistake - I've seen people try to twist them into all sorts of shapes, but they usually just end up scratching the inside of the pipe or getting stuck themselves. I get why folks reach for...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
Ever had a situation where you swapped out the washer, tightened everything up, and still got a slow drip? Sometimes it’s not just the washer but the seat or threads that are worn. Do you usually check those too, or just...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I hear you on the plastic heads - seen plenty of them split or warp, especially if someone cranks them down too tight. Metal ones do seem to hold up better, though I’ve run into a few that corroded from the inside out, w...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
Honestly, I’ve run into the same headache more times than I care to admit. Last month, I had a customer with a “premium” shower valve - looked great, but the replacement cartridge was only available direct from the manuf...