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RE: Figuring out if my plumbing can handle greywater reuse
The payback comparison should include any ongoing upkeep costs as well as the upfront work. Even if the laundry-only setup reuses enough water to reduce the bill, recurring maintenance could change whether that smaller p...
RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
I hear you on the silicone trap seals - tried them in a couple of my rentals and they just don’t seem to last, especially in spots that don’t get much use. I’ve had tenants call about that same “rotten egg” smell, and su...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
Ain’t that the truth. I tried patching a leaky pipe with tape once - lasted about a week before it burst and soaked the crawlspace. Lesson learned. The upfront cost stings, but it’s nothing compared to the stress of thos...