thomasn59
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RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?

Man, I feel this in my soul. I once tried to “just keep an eye” on a sketchy hose under my sink—next thing I knew, I was mopping up a mini indoor lake...

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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

Man, I totally get that sense of pride—pipe insulation is one of those “small job, big payoff” deals. I did mine last winter and was shocked how much ...

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RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

Been there... swapped mine out thinking I'd be eco-friendly and ended up with a faucet that felt like it was whispering at my dishes. Did you check th...

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RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting

Haha, your bathtub clog story gave me flashbacks to the first (and last) time I tried installing a DIY greywater system—let's just say it wasn't prett...

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RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

Mine's an undermount, and you're spot on about countertop stress. Tried the fiberglass kit route myself—looked great for about two months, then the dr...

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RE: Water pressure woes—anyone else dealt with this?

Went through something pretty similar myself a couple years back. My water pressure went from "firehose" to "sad drizzle" practically overnight. Turns...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

Haha, the spray bottle trick is clever, but honestly, I've found that plain old toilet paper works even better. Just wrap a little around the pipe or ...

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RE: Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably

Haha, ventilation is definitely underrated. I once painted my laundry room thinking the dryer vent was enough airflow... nope, ended up with a headach...

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RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

Totally agree, prep work is a beast. When I did mine, I thought I'd nailed it—sanding, degreasing, the whole nine yards. It looked Pinterest-worthy fo...

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