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This Old House
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25 Years of Innovation: Faucets Today, there's as much variety in fixtures as in any other element of home decor. |
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This Old House
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Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Solutions to readers' dilemmas ranging from tankless water heaters to dryer booster fans. |
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How to Fix Noisy Water Pipes Lowering the water pressure, which should generally not be above 60 psi, often can reduce the hammer sound. |
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