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RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
Not sure I totally buy that topping off a trap more than once a week always means something’s broken. In my old place, the basement utility sink barely got used, and the trap would dry out super fast - especially in wint...
RE: LOW SHOWER PRESSURE: DOES THAT BOOSTER PUMP REALLY WORK?
Been there, done that. I tried a booster pump last year after giving up on vinegar soaks and those “eco” shower heads that just made things worse. It definitely gave me more pressure, but yeah - my 60s-era pipes started ...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Funny you mention that - I tried the stainless tags once, but my basement’s so damp they started rusting after a couple years. Guess I should’ve sprung for the pricier marine-grade ones... For now, I just use old bread b...
RE: How would I remove this stem to replace it?
Couldn’t agree more with the “peace of mind” angle. I’ve been burned by those hidden leaks too - once had a slow drip behind a wall that went unnoticed for months. Ended up having to rip out drywall and insulation, which...