Burst pipe panic: what would you do?

Pipe freeze kits… tried ‘em twice. First time, worked like magic. Second time, total flop—ice plug held for about five minutes before giving up and soaking my socks.

Honestly, I’ve never had much luck with those freeze kits either. I get the appeal, but half the time I end up chasing leaks further down the line. I’d rather sweat a new joint than trust an ice plug to hold, especially if it’s an old system. Maybe I’m just unlucky, but I’d rather go old-school with a pipe clamp and a bucket under the drip.