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RE: Rainwater toilets and greywater showers: City tries new water-saving tricks
You nailed it - universal gaskets are more like “fits nothing perfectly” in my experience too. I’ve seen way too many leaks from cheap rubber ones, especially with greywater. Silicone or EPDM is the way to go, even if it...
RE: Dealing with the aftermath: How do you actually dry out a flooded basement?
That’s usually the way it goes. Once that musty smell sets in, you’re fighting a losing battle. High-velocity air movers help, but if you can’t get behind the walls or under the floor, you’re just drying the surface. I’v...
RE: Help, my basement drain's backing up again...
Totally agree about the lining - seen both sides of it myself. Had a job last year where the lining looked fine initially, but after a couple seasons, roots got aggressive again. Excavation's messy and pricier up front, ...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
Good call on the silicone spray, that's saved me a few headaches too. Another thing I've noticed is that older valves sometimes just get brittle and snap off when you least expect it - had one crumble in my hand last yea...
RE: Thinking about swapping to a pedestal sink - tips or regrets?
Yeah, pedestal sinks can feel shaky if they're not anchored properly. Usually it's about securing the basin firmly to the wall studs - if that's loose, it'll wobble. Might wanna double-check those bolts and brackets.
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Citric acid works pretty well in my experience too, but yeah, takes longer to really break down the tougher deposits. Vinegar's quicker, but I've seen it dull or cloud plastic parts over time. One trick I've found helpfu...
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
Quarter-turn valves are solid, but honestly, gate valves aren't always the villain. If they're decent quality and you cycle them occasionally, they hold up fine. Had some quarter-turns seize up on me too... nothing's foo...
RE: license about to expire, what's the easiest way to renew?
Calling ahead might seem logical, but honestly, my experience says otherwise. Last year, my license was about to expire, and I thought I'd be smart by calling the DMV first. After nearly an hour on hold (typical DMV), th...
RE: how often do you tackle clogged drains yourself?
Yeah, those plastic snakes are handy for quick fixes. Baking soda and vinegar...eh, mostly hype in my experience. If a clog's stubborn enough to resist plunging and snaking, it's usually deeper or nastier than it looks. ...