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RE: need some advice on plumbing stuff for DIY bathroom fix-up
Haha, been there more times than I'd like to admit. Tape can be a lifesaver, but man, it can also test your patience. I remember one time I was fixing up a rental bathroom - tight spot behind the vanity, barely enough ro...
RE: Plumbing hacks to keep your pipes happy all year round
Had a similar midnight call once - tenant panicking about water spraying everywhere. Ended up using epoxy putty too, and it held for ages. Curious though, anyone tried those pipe repair clamps? Seen them around but never...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Sharpie's alright, but honestly, masking tape and a ballpoint pen have saved me more headaches. Had a tenant once who thought he'd "help" by repainting the basement pipes - covered all my Sharpie labels. Took me hours to...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
Gotta disagree slightly on the zip ties being reliable long-term. They're handy for quick fixes, sure, but I've had them snap or degrade after a couple of years, especially in humid basements or crawl spaces. Switched to...
RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home
Couldn't agree more - I learned this the hard way. Had a rental property years ago where tenants let debris pile up, figured it was no big deal. Fast forward, gutters overflowed, water pooled, and ended up costing me tho...