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RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
- Totally agree on checking traps first - so many times it’s just a dried-out one hiding somewhere. - One thing I’ve noticed: even a tiny gap in a cleanout cap can let sewer gas sneak in. Worth a look if the smell ling...
RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
- Totally relate to the “dust pancake” situation. First time I changed mine, I was shocked at how gross it was. - I try to set reminders on my phone, but honestly, half the time I just notice the airflow seems off or the...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
I’ve had the same worries about PEX fittings buried in walls. The stuff is super easy to work with, but if you mess up a crimp or don’t get a fitting seated just right, it’s not like you’ll notice until it’s too late. He...