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RE: Swapping out old faucets and toilets - what brands actually last?
Toto toilets really are the gold standard - haven’t had a callback on one yet. I’ll say I’m not quite as sold on Moen as you are, though. Their cartridges are usually fine, but I’ve run into a couple that were a pain to ...
RE: If your closet could talk: the saga of the missing shoe
Tried both at once in a client’s walk-in - honestly, it’s not overkill if your closet’s got a real funk going on. Charcoal bags pull out the moisture and weird smells, cedar keeps bugs away and adds that fresh scent. Onl...
RE: Dealing with city red tape for building approvals
You nailed it - dealing with inspectors is a total crapshoot sometimes. I’ve seen two guys from the same office give opposite calls on the same house, just because one was in a better mood. The appeal process is a pain, ...
RE: Don’t get stuck with a leaky faucet: my trick for picking fixtures
Couldn’t agree more about those old-school fixtures - they just don’t make ‘em like they used to. I’ve pulled 30-year-old Moens out of demo jobs that still worked better than some brand new “budget” ones. Not saying ever...
RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird
Honestly, I see this all the time - folks drop a ton of cash on smart gear, then end up calling me because the “smart” system’s acting up. Sometimes a regular switch just works, no fuss. Ever notice how much time you spe...
RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird
Title: My House Is Getting Smarter Than Me, And It's Kinda Weird You nailed it with that one. I’ve been in a bunch of homes where people wanted every switch and bulb to be “smart,” but honestly, it just ends up confus...