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RE: Late-Night Plumbing Disaster and My Wallet's Still Crying
For example, if someone can safely shut off the supply and the leak stops, with no further water spreading, they might contain what’s left and arrange a daytime repair rather than pay for an overnight visit. If water kee...
RE: Quick fixes for surprise water disasters—does pipe tape actually work?
Horizontal versus vertical orientation alone doesn’t establish whether a repair is suitable. I wouldn’t use an anecdote about one patch lasting months to approve another pipe repair. The actual product’s instructions and...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
That’s pretty much the story of every inspection I’ve been through - just when you think you’ve got it dialed in, they find something you missed. I’ve had similar luck with that self-sealing foam, especially in damp spot...