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RE: Quick fixes for surprise water disasters—does pipe tape actually work?

Totally get where you’re coming from. Pipe tape has definitely saved my butt more than once, especially when I discovered a slow drip at 10pm and ther...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

Honestly, I’ve tried just about every labeling trick out there, and most of them end up being a waste of time or money. The fancy waterproof stickers?...

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RE: Quick fixes for surprise water disasters—does pipe tape actually work?

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had the same thing happen—looks fine at first, then a couple days later you notice that slow drip c...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

I actually thought about root barriers, but honestly, digging that deep around the fence line sounded like a nightmare. Did you put it in yourself or ...

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RE: Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?

Never tried the wet/dry vac trick, but now I’m kinda tempted just to see if it’ll suck out whatever’s lurking in there. I’ve definitely wasted money o...

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RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?

I've had mixed results with enzyme cleaners too. Seems like they're hit or miss depending on the type of clog. Baking soda and vinegar usually does th...

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RE: Water pressure woes—anyone else dealt with this?

Haha, sounds familiar... but does WD-40 actually help with plumbing valves? I've always wondered if that's legit or just one of those DIY myths floati...

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RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?

Haha, faucets randomly turning on at night sounds like some serious ghost vibes. 😅 Curious though, has anyone had good luck with sensor faucet...

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RE: need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up

Yeah, I've been wondering something similar... does anyone else notice a difference depending on the material of the fitting itself? Like brass vs pla...

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RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?

Copper tags do sound like a solid idea, especially if you're stamping them yourself. I hadn't thought about copper before—does it ever develop that gr...

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RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick

Metal tags do hold up pretty well, but writing clearly on them can be a bit tricky—especially if you're trying to jot stuff down quickly. I tried them...

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RE: need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up

I've been thinking about this myself lately. I've used SharkBites a couple times for quick fixes, and they've held up okay so far, but I always get a ...

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RE: Eco-friendly plumbing options: composting vs. low-flow toilets

I looked into composting toilets a while back too, and honestly, the maintenance part kinda put me off. A friend of mine installed one in their cabin,...

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