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RE: Drips from the box vs. leaks at the connections - what’s worse?
That’s definitely smart, but I’ve seen folks get caught out even with regular checks. Had a client who swore by his “monthly inspection” - still missed a slow drip behind the wall that turned into black mold over a year....
RE: Quick fixes for middle-of-the-night bathroom leaks
Pipe repair clamps have definitely saved my bacon a few times, especially when you’re half-awake and just want to stop the Niagara Falls under the sink. I hear you on the epoxy putty - one time I tried it on a copper joi...
RE: Dealing with the aftermath: How do you actually dry out a flooded basement?
That made me laugh - reminds me of the time I tried to tackle a soaked basement with just a box fan and some wishful thinking. Those little packs are like bringing a sponge to a swimming pool. Once, after a pipe burst, I...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Had a job last spring where the homeowner swore it was just bad grading, but turned out their downspout extension had popped off underground and was dumping water right against the foundation. Sometimes it’s not even the...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
That “what if” feeling is all too familiar. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve gotten a call about an alarm, only to find it was just a stubborn float or a spider web messing with the sensor. One time, I had a guy rip up ...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Ain’t that the truth. I’ve seen folks spend thousands on fancy sump pumps and interior drains, but then you step outside and spot a downspout just dumping water right at the foundation. Had a job once where the culprit w...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
Man, I’ve been there - those water lines are trickier than they look. I’ve seen folks breeze through it, but honestly, most DIY ice maker fixes end up with at least one “uh-oh” moment. Sometimes the service fee is just p...
RE: How much did you pay to fix your fridge's ice maker?
Those plastic lines are just asking for trouble, aren’t they? I’ve seen more than a few midnight floods thanks to those things. You did the right thing swapping to braided steel - honestly, I tell folks it’s one of those...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
I get where you’re coming from about not panicking over every stain, but I’ve seen a few too many “just cosmetic” spots turn into bigger headaches down the line. One place I worked on, the owner swore it was just an old ...