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Unpopular opinion: I think people overrate how fast a simple plumbing fix should take
Everyone online said swapping a bathroom faucet was a 45 minute job, but mine took over 3 hours because the old supply line nuts were completely rusted shut. Has anyone else found that basic home repair guides just skip the worst case scenarios?
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brown.max7mo ago
Those guides are usually written by pros who have the right tools and have seen it all. A rusted nut is a basic variable they expect you to handle. If you don't have a good basin wrench and penetrating oil, of course it'll take longer. The time estimate is for the task under normal conditions, not for every possible hang-up.
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casey_lane736mo ago
Normal conditions" meaning a brand new house built yesterday with magic tools. My kitchen sink is held together by the same ancient grime as the rest of this place.
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emma3037mo ago
Tell me about it. My first faucet swap turned into a whole weekend thing. I spent more time driving back and forth to the hardware store for a sawzall than I did on the actual install. Those guides assume your house isn't held together by rust and wishful thinking.
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