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RE: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home?
I’m with you - push-fits are great in a pinch, but I just can’t trust them for anything permanent. As for compression fittings, I skip the tape and dope. If the ferrule’s seated right, it’s solid. Never had a leak that w...
RE: Bumping out vs. building up: which way to expand?
Bumping out made way more sense for us. We looked at adding a second story, but the cost was wild - plus, I didn’t want to mess with the roofline or deal with stairs. Our sunroom bump-out isn’t huge, but it’s where every...
RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
Couldn’t agree more about the time sink. People always talk about “just add insulation” like it’s a weekend project, but if you’re actually trying to do it right and not just throw money away, air sealing is where all yo...