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RE: Why does my bathroom always smell like a pool?
That bit about the vent stack caught my attention - - I ran into that on a job last month. Weirdest thing: the smell was strongest when it was windy outside, almost like the wind was pushing the odor back down the pipe....
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
That “winking faucet” image cracked me up - been there, done that. Honestly, I tried the spline-adjusting trick once and ended up with a handle that felt like it was about to fall off every time I turned it. Not worth th...
RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
Manual shutoffs are definitely a lifesaver when things go wrong. I remember helping out on a job where a “smart” valve just decided to stop responding mid-install - ended up crawling under the house to yank the power and...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Never realized how fast water can get into spots you can’t see until I helped my uncle fix his kitchen ceiling - leak was from the bathroom above and it traveled way further than anyone expected. It’s wild how sneaky moi...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
I totally get that - compression fittings can be unforgiving if you don’t get them just right. I tried to save a few bucks once and ended up redoing the whole thing after a week of tiny leaks. Push-to-connects are pricie...