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RE: Keeping your water heater running longer without breaking the bank
That breaker bar struggle is all too familiar - had one where I thought the whole tank was gonna spin off the floor. Ended up using a cheater pipe and a lot of cursing. As for flushing, yeah, it’s a pain, but skipping it...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Man, crooked drains drive me nuts. I had a unit once where the vanity was so far off-center, the trap looked like a question mark. Ended up using two flex tailpieces just to make it work. Still leaked for weeks until I f...
RE: Choosing between in-kitchen and underground grease traps - what would you do?
I totally get not wanting to deal with those little under-sink traps all the time. I’ve had a couple properties with them, and it felt like every other week someone was calling about a clog or nasty smell. The undergroun...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
You nailed it with the “midnight swim” bit - been there, done that, and let me tell you, nothing gets your heart racing like realizing you can’t remember which valve does what when the water’s already ankle-deep. I’ve tr...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
I’ve run into this a lot, especially in older units where the half flush just never seems to work quite right, no matter how many times you swap the valve. Once, I spent ages chasing phantom leaks only to realise the but...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
Sticky notes everywhere - now that’s a system I know well. I’ve got a fridge that looks like a rainbow exploded on it, just to keep track of all the little fixes around my rentals. Funny thing, I once tried to “wing it” ...
RE: Keeping Pipes Safe and My Sanity Intact
I get the appeal of auto shut-offs, but honestly, I've managed rentals for years without them and haven't had major issues. Maybe I've just been lucky? I usually stick to basic insulation, sealing drafts, and reminding t...