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thomasreader
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RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM I keep hearing about French drains too, but honestly, the idea of trenching up my whole yard just to maybe fix a puddle feels like a lot. Dry wells sound way less ...
RE: How I finally stopped my bathroom faucet from getting gross
Yeah, I’ve heard silicone’s the way to go, but I’m always a little wary about slapping too much on. Last time I tried fixing a leaky handle, I ended up with more gunk than before - took forever to clean out. Sometimes I ...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
I get where you're coming from. I’ve looked into those chemical root killers too, but honestly, I’m a bit wary about dumping stuff in the pipes that could end up affecting groundwater or even the pipes themselves over ti...
RE: My Pipes Burst at 2 AM - Ever Had a Midnight Plumbing Nightmare?
I get what you mean about not trusting the auto-shutoffs. I looked into them but the idea of relying on batteries for something that important kinda freaks me out. Ended up just buying some cheap tags and a Sharpie. Not ...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Yeah, I hear you. We’ve got one of those dual flush toilets too, and honestly, the half flush barely does anything unless it’s just for tissue. Sometimes I wonder if it’s just a gimmick on the cheaper models. Maybe the p...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I get where you’re coming from - hidden pipes are the stuff of homeowner nightmares. I looked into moisture sensors too, and honestly, they’re not a bad idea if you’ve got a finished basement or spots that are tough to c...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Half Flush Never Seems To Work Right - Am I Missing Something? I’ve been scratching my head over this too. Our place came with one of those “eco-friendly” dual-flush toilets and honestly, the half flush is pretty much u...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably
I get what you're saying, but honestly, some of that "built to last" stuff is more nostalgia than reality. When I moved into my first place, the bathroom fixtures were original from the 70s - sure, they still worked, but...
RE: Sink monster making weird noises and not grinding right
Haven't tried the wrench yet, but honestly needle-nose pliers saved me last weekend - just gotta flip the breaker first. Might grab one of those disposal tools eventually, seems handy enough to keep around...