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RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Never had much faith in push-fits on old pipes either - seen them pop off too many times. Compression joints, I just go with the olive and tighten up well. Only time I use PTFE is if the threads look a bit rough or I’m g...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
If you’re seeing standing water within a couple feet of your foundation after rain, that’s when I start to worry. But I’d also watch for cracks inside the house - doors sticking, windows not closing right, that kind of t...
RE: Best ways to deal with slow drains at home?
I’ve never had much luck with the lemon juice either - smells nice for a bit, but doesn’t seem to do much for actual gunk. The baking soda and vinegar combo always felt more like a science fair project than a real fix, h...