I hear you on the chemicals being a band-aid. I tried copper sulfate a couple years back and it did buy me some time, but those roots just kept findin...

That's a good point about compaction—people underestimate how sensitive drain fields can be. I've seen similar issues where homeowners built patios or...

Yeah, those hidden leaks are sneaky...had a similar case where a homeowner kept noticing a weird smell but couldn't pinpoint it. Turned out to be mold...

I've had mixed luck with leak sensors too—sometimes they're great, sometimes totally oblivious. Honestly, I think regular visual checks still beat tec...

Haha, duct tape's saved me more times than I'd like to admit, but for plumbing... not sure I'd trust it long-term. Has anyone given that silicone self...