Haha, reading this brought back memories of a kitchen faucet job I did last year. The homeowner proudly showed me his "temporary fix"—a creative combo of zip ties and plumber's putty. It held just long enough for me to get there, but man, it wasn't pretty. DIY enthusiasm is great, but sometimes it's better to pause and call in reinforcements before things get... soggy.
"DIY enthusiasm is great, but sometimes it's better to pause and call in reinforcements before things get... soggy."
Haha, yeah, I've seen some pretty creative DIY fixes myself. Zip ties though? That's a new one for me. Makes me wonder—do people realize how much pressure actually builds up inside faucets and pipes? I mean, sure, it looks simple enough from the outside, but there's a lot going on behind the scenes. Ever opened up a cartridge faucet and seen all those tiny parts? One misplaced washer or seal and you're looking at leaks or worse.
I get the appeal of quick fixes (who hasn't tried duct tape at least once?), but honestly, water damage isn't something I'd gamble with. Did you end up having to replace the whole faucet after that zip tie adventure, or was it salvageable?
