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RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
- That’s awesome to hear, honestly. - Low-flow heads get a bad rap, but they really do help with water bills and gunk buildup, like you said. - Vinegar soak is a classic - my mentor swears by it too. - Nothing’s ev...
RE: Getting That Stubborn Dishwasher Working Again Without Calling a Repair Guy
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from - scraping at those spray arm holes is a pain. But I’ve actually had better luck with those dishwasher cleaning tablets (the ones you run empty). They seem to break up some of the...
RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually found some of the newer apps pretty useful, especially when I’m stuck on a weird fixture or an unfamiliar valve. The step-by-step stuff can be annoying, yeah, but sometim...
RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?
- Totally agree about the “universal” label being a joke - half the time it’s more like “universal with modifications.” - The markup on those parts is wild, but I guess they know we don’t have much choice. - Getting ...
RE: Choosing between in-kitchen and underground grease traps - what would you do?
- Had to clear out an underground trap last month - took hours and the smell was way worse than any under-sink one. - Honestly, I’d rather deal with a little clutter than forget about something until it’s a total nightma...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
I get where you’re coming from, but I think a lot of the newer water-saving stuff is way better than it used to be. Some of the low-flow toilets I’ve installed lately actually flush better than the old-school ones - no j...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably
Good points, but honestly, thermostatic valves can be a bit overkill for most homes. Pressure-balancing valves already handle temp fluctuations pretty well. My folks have had one for years, and no one's gotten scalded ye...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
Totally agree - had a similar issue at my place. Installed a fancy sensor, thought I was covered...but turns out the showerhead was dripping just slow enough to fly under the radar. Regular checks saved me from a nasty s...
RE: shower goes ice cold when someone flushes toilet
Can confirm - helped out on a similar job recently, and the homeowner said the same thing. If you're already opening walls, might as well tackle it all at once... saves headaches later.
RE: would you switch to a composting toilet at home?
Haha, yeah, I felt the same way at first. A friend of mine switched to one a couple years ago and swears by it now. She says once it's fully composted, it's basically just soil - no smell or anything weird. Personally th...