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RE: Dripping taps driving me nuts - why is it never a quick fix?
Man, I hear you on that. Every time I think I’m about to do a “quick” fix, I end up elbow-deep in corroded parts or realizing the shut-off’s just decorative at this point. I do try to check my shut-offs every few months,...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Funny, I’ve actually had better luck with Teflon tape on drain threads than with just relying on the washer. Maybe it’s just the brand of tape or the threads themselves, but it seemed to help seal things up for me - thou...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
Totally get this. I’ve had those “high-tech” moments where I’m waving a thermal camera around, but then end up on my knees sniffing the floorboards anyway. Ever notice how sometimes your nose picks up what a $300 gadget ...