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RE: kitchen sink disaster strikes - what would you do?
I wouldn’t spray penetrating oil on a seized shutoff while water is spraying. It won’t reliably stop the leak, and waiting or trying to work the valve could waste time or put you closer to the water. If it won’t turn nor...
RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?
That makes sense: masking an odor isn't protection. I'd plan for suitable gloves, boots, eye protection and clothing based on the cleanup guidance, rather than assume a bucket and old clothes are enough. I'm still curio...
RE: Best ways to prep your home for sudden flooding?
French drains are like that one friend who promises to help you move but bails when it rains - sometimes they work, sometimes they just make a mess. I put one in a few years back, and with our stubborn clay soil, it was ...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I get the temptation to just swap the whole thing, but I’ve actually had decent luck with those silicone nubs - if you squish and wiggle them while the water’s running, sometimes the gunk just pops out. It’s weirdly sati...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I swear, the first time I took apart my old showerhead, I thought I’d discovered a new species of mineral life. The amount of crusty buildup was wild - looked like it’d been collecting hard water deposits since the ‘80s....
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
Had a similar situation with my old place - kept patching the pipes, felt like playing whack-a-mole with leaks. My plumber finally just looked at me and said, “You’re basically watering your crawlspace at this point.” En...
RE: finally figured out my boiler plumbing - anyone else find it tricky?
Copper near the boiler just feels like a no-brainer, right? I tried to get fancy with PEX once because I thought, hey, it’s “modern” and eco-friendly. Next thing I know, the stuff’s doing the cha-cha when the boiler kick...
RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?
Had a similar issue last spring - our street looked like a mini Venice for a day or two. I ended up out there in rain boots, armed with a rake and a determination fueled by sheer annoyance. Neighbors probably thought I'd...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably
Funny you mention pothos - I swear mine thrives better in the bathroom than anywhere else. Maybe it's the steam showers? Now I'm curious, anyone tried ferns in there...or is that just asking for trouble?