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RE: Would you trust a temporary clamp on a small pressurized leak?
I’d be more comfortable treating a small leak on an accessible, straight section as a short stopgap than trying to patch a joint, where the shape and movement make a dependable seal less plausible. Pipe material still ma...
RE: Weirdest things people have used to clear a clogged drain
Drain bladders actually have a pretty solid track record in my experience - assuming you’re not dealing with ancient, brittle pipes. Compressed air cans, though? Might as well flip a coin and hope you don’t redecorate yo...
RE: Why sump pumps are the unsung heroes under your house
Triple redundancy - now that’s what I call not trusting Mother Nature (can’t blame you). Battery disposal is a pain, for sure. If you want a laugh, try explaining to your local recycling center that your “old sump batter...
RE: Water pooling around my basement - anyone else had to dig up their yard?
That’s the story of every French drain I’ve ever seen near a tree. Root barriers can help, but they’re not a magic fix - roots are persistent little troublemakers. Sometimes they’ll just go around or under the barrier, e...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
That’s the classic “mystery hand” problem - someone else gets in there and suddenly your photo log is just a nice memory. I’ve had it happen with commercial jobs, especially when multiple trades are involved. Honestly, I...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
Couldn’t agree more - duct tape is basically a band-aid for HVAC. Mastic’s messy, but at least you’re not crawling back in six months to redo the same spot. As for those spray sealants in a can... tried one last fall. It...