Honestly, when pipes burst in the middle of the night, I’m not thinking about my carbon footprint either—I’m just trying to keep my socks dry. I’ve tried those “eco” pipe wraps and putty before, but in a panic, I always reach for the heavy-duty stuff. Maybe it’s not the greenest, but at 2am, I just want to stop the flood and go back to bed.
Funny thing is, I once tried to MacGyver a fix with duct tape and a towel because I ran out of proper tape. Didn’t work. Water everywhere. Sometimes you just need that foolproof solution, even if it’s not perfect for the planet. Maybe there’s a balance somewhere, but in a crisis, I’ll take reliable over ideal every time. Anyone else ever try those “instant” repair kits? I feel like half of them are just wishful thinking...
Sometimes you just need that foolproof solution, even if it’s not perfect for the planet.
Honestly, I get it. When water’s gushing, the last thing on my mind is whether the patch is biodegradable. I’ve tried those “instant” kits too—some worked, some were basically expensive stickers. In a pinch, I’ll take whatever keeps the floor dry. Maybe not ideal, but sometimes you just need to get through the night.
