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14 discussionsQuick fixes for surprise water disasters - does pipe tape actually work?
Had a pipe start leaking under my kitchen sink last week (of course it happened at 10pm). I grabbed some of that self-fusing silicone tape from the hardware…
pipe burst drama and duct tape heroes
Woke up this morning to the sound of water dripping and found out the pipe under my kitchen sink decided to give up on life overnight... typical. Anyway,…
How do you spot hidden water leaks before they get worse?
I keep hearing weird dripping sounds in the walls, but can’t actually see any water anywhere. Is there a gadget or method that’s actually reliable for finding sneaky…
leaky pipe under kitchen sink driving me nuts
So I've got this annoying leak under my kitchen sink that's been dripping for days now. Tried tightening the connections but um, no luck. I'm thinking maybe it's…
your pipes might be hiding a nasty surprise
Just stumbled across this weird news story today - apparently, some family in Florida found out their plumbing pipes were completely clogged up with tree roots. Like, not…
DIY FIX FOR LEAKY PIPES - WHAT WORKS BEST?
Had a minor leak under my kitchen sink yesterday, ended up using some epoxy putty I had lying around. Basically cleaned the pipe, roughed it up a bit,…
Quick fix for a leaky pipe under the sink?
Had a bit of a plumbing adventure yesterday - noticed water pooling under the kitchen sink and yep, found a small leak in one of the pipes. I'm…
quick fixes for an annoying leak til plumber arrives?
Ugh, woke up this morning to a lovely drip-drip-drip sound from under the kitchen sink. 😑 Turns out the pipe decided overnight was the perfect time to spring…
Plumber's tape vs pipe sealant: which stops drips better?
So my kitchen sink's decided to start dripping again (joy), and I'm thinking it's time to finally deal with it properly. Usually I just slap some plumber's tape…
Quick fix tricks when your pipes spring a leak
Had a bit of a plumbing adventure yesterday... heard dripping under the sink and yep, pipe was leaking. Didn't have time (or patience, honestly) to call a plumber,…
