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RE: That weird hissing sound behind the bathroom door...
Totally agree about the bathroom being an echo chamber for weird noises - sometimes I think the sound is coming from one spot, but it’s actually the opposite wall. I’d add that even a slow leak under the sink or behind t...
RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?
I’ve wondered about those enzyme sticks - do they actually keep things moving, or just mask the problem for a bit? I’m always worried about stuff building up in the pipes, especially since our house is older and the plum...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
That reminds me of my old place - one bathroom had the hot on the right and the other had it on the left. Drove me nuts, especially when guests would ask if something was broken. I get that older houses have quirks, but ...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
I hear you on the root barriers - installing one was a backbreaker for me, but it did slow things down for a while. I’m always a bit nervous about trenchless liners, too. If the pipe’s already cracked or shifted, isn’t t...