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RE: Leak appears only when the fixture runs: supply line or drain?
If the first moisture shows up only while draining, don’t limit the check to the trap. Inspect the drain flange and gasket above it too. A leak at that seal can run along the underside of the fixture or cabinet before dr...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
That hits home. I swear, no matter how careful I am, there’s always a little drip or damp spot showing up months later. I’ve used those silicone wraps on a couple of pipes in my crawlspace - honestly, they’re not bad, bu...
RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?
I hear you on the enzyme cleaners - never really noticed much difference with them either, but I keep a bottle tucked away just in case. After my last backup, I started keeping a stash of nitrile gloves and those disposa...
RE: Switching out a tub for a walk-in shower: copper vs. PEX pipes?
I get where you’re coming from about being nervous with push-to-connect fittings, especially behind tile. I’ve used them in a couple spots (not showers though) and they’ve held up, but I’m still a little uneasy about tru...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
I get what you mean about the timers feeling more like a guilt trip than an actual solution - mine just made me rush and then I’d forget about it after a week or two. I’m with you on the air-infusion heads too; I tried o...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I’ve tried those engraved plastic tags under the kitchen sink, but in my crawlspace they started to curl up after a couple winters - guess it gets damp enough down there. Metal’s been the only thing that survives at my p...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
Yeah, sealing the floor always makes me a little nervous for that exact reason. I’ve read stories where folks sealed up a slab and then ended up with even worse moisture issues - like, the water just found a new path and...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
Totally get the satisfaction thing - watching those numbers drop is like a weird little victory. I’m with you on catching leaks early. I used to think a little drip was no big deal, but after one sneaky leak warped my ca...
RE: SEPTIC SYSTEM NIGHTMARES: DID YOU KNOW THIS?
Yeah, I’ve heard both sides too. Honestly, after my kid was on antibiotics for strep, I worried about the same thing. Didn’t end up buying any of those “booster” packets, and nothing exploded or started smelling weird......
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
I was pretty skeptical about silicone nozzles too, until we finally got one after our old showerhead started spraying sideways and hitting the wall more than us. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, figured it was just mar...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
Good points on the anode rod, but honestly, if you're already seeing rust-colored water regularly, I'd lean toward replacement. Better safe than sorry - nothing worse than a flooded basement from a burst tank...been ther...