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RE: Plunger or hand auger for a slow sink?
If the sink is still draining slowly, I’d try a plunger first, provided you can clear the stopper area and get a seal. A complete blockage changes how much water may back up, but it doesn’t make forcing an auger a safer ...
RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
Seen that happen more than once - folks think a quick rinse is enough, but those fibers just don’t go back to “like new.” I get wanting to save a buck, but sometimes it’s just not worth the headache. Good reminder that s...
RE: Green Drain Solutions: Baking Soda & Vinegar Vs. Enzyme Cleaners?
Letting enzyme cleaners sit overnight does seem to help a bit, at least in my experience. I’ve had a few customers swear by pouring it in before bed and not running any water until morning. Sometimes it works, sometimes ...
RE: Why sump pumps are the unsung heroes under your house
That right there is the heart of it. I can’t count how many times I’ve crawled into a crawlspace expecting to swap out a pump, only to find the real culprit was a float switch that looked like it’d been through a swamp w...
RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
You nailed it with the “trust your gut” part. I’ve lost count of how many times someone’s called me for a “weird smell” and it turned out to be something way bigger than expected. One time, a guy thought it was just his ...
RE: How I finally stopped my bathroom faucet from getting gross
Vinegar’s a classic, but yeah, it can be a bit harsh if you leave it on too long - seen a few faucets lose their shine that way. Setting a timer is smart. I’ve had folks try to “deep clean” and end up with pitted chrome....