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RE: That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...
That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door... Had a similar thing once - turned out to be a cracked shutoff valve under the sink, just barely leaking but making that weird hiss. Honestly, I’d never rule out elect...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I hear you on the callbacks - nothing worse than getting a call because a sink shifted after you thought you were done. I’ve seen folks use cardboard and even old business cards as shims, but like you said, it just doesn...
RE: Quick fixes for surprise water disasters - does pipe tape actually work?
Totally agree - pipe tape’s only good for those “I just need to get through the night” situations. I’ve seen people try to use it on pressurized lines and it just turns into a soaked mess. If you can see or hear water mo...
RE: Getting more hot water from my solar heater - what am I missing?
Insulation really does make a difference, especially if your setup’s in a drafty spot. Just be careful with that electric boost - easy to forget it’s on and run up your bill. I’ve seen folks overlook a tiny leak too, whi...