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RE: Water pooling in basement—could it be a sneaky drain issue?

Seriously, this is exactly what I’m dealing with right now. I’ve checked the grading, cleaned out the gutters, even extended the downspouts, but someh...

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RE: Why does swapping out a busted ice maker cost so much?

Yeah, I totally underestimated the hassle. I thought it’d be a quick swap—turns out the old copper line was fused to the valve, and I had to make thre...

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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down

I’m right there with you on the toothbrush trick—it’s gross, but it works. I tried taking mine apart last month and found a wad of hair and some weird...

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RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons

I hear you on the adhesive not holding up in damp areas, but I actually had the opposite happen in my crawlspace. The self-sealing foam sleeves stuck ...

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RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons

PLUMBING TIPS THAT CHANGE WITH THE SEASONS I’m right there with you on the towel thing—tried it once, ended up with a pipe wrapped in what looked lik...

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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

I get the hesitation with all the new tech—sometimes it feels like more things to worry about. But I’ve got a pretty old heater now, and honestly, the...

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

Honestly, the dust situation is what’s making me hesitate. I’m not super picky about a perfect finish, but I also don’t want to be cleaning up powder ...

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RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches

Yeah, I get what you're saying about accuracy—my place is older and the plumbing is a patchwork mess. Would an app really know what it's dealing with?...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

Yeah, this makes sense. But honestly, even then, renovations can mess things up pretty quick. I tried color-coded zip ties once—worked great until the...

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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

Yeah, that's kinda where I'm stuck right now—do I keep patching it up or just suck it up and replace the whole thing? Also, how long do these things u...

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RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

Did installing the arrestors take a lot of DIY skill? I'm dealing with banging pipes right now and lowering pressure hasn't done much... wondering if ...

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RE: Sink monster making weird noises and not grinding right

Quick question—when yours was making that gravelly noise, did it also vibrate a lot or just sound rough? Mine's rattling and vibrating pretty bad, and...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who underestimated tree roots... I swear they're smarter than we give them credit for. I'm a first-time homeowner, a...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

Metal tags sound solid, but are they easy enough to write on clearly? I've been using masking tape and sharpie (rookie move, I know), and it's already...

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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down

Did you notice any actual difference in water pressure after swapping it out? I'm dealing with a similar rogue showerhead right now, and I've been hes...

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