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RE: Battling stubborn tree roots in your pipes? Here’s what worked for me
Been there, and honestly, I’ve never seen hydro jetting last more than a year or two if the roots are aggressive. Tried copper sulfate root killer once - worked for a bit, but the roots just found their way back. Unless ...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
I’ll never forget this one call I had - lady called in a panic after a pipe burst under her kitchen floor. She was about to rip out all the hardwood because she “just knew” it was ruined. I asked if she’d checked with a ...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
Had a job last winter where a homeowner had wrapped their PEX with some pretty heavy-duty insulation, thinking it’d be enough to keep the critters at bay. Turns out, the local squirrels had other ideas and chewed right t...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
I’ve actually wondered the same thing about recycled stainless. Had a client with a “green” kitchen - lots of eco-friendly fixtures - and their recycled sink seemed to pick up little scratches even from just stacking pla...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
Man, I totally get the frustration with those rubber gaskets. I tried one during a late-night emergency - thought I was being clever - and it slipped just enough to leak all over the floor. Wax rings might be messy, but ...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
Heat and vibration are a nightmare for labels, honestly. I’ve tried those heat-shrink sleeves you mentioned - borrowed a label printer from a buddy who works in telecom. They’re a pain to set up, but once they’re on, the...
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud
Funny thing, I’ve actually seen a quick patch job hold up longer than expected - sometimes you get lucky, especially if the noise is just from a bracket that’s come loose. But yeah, most of the time, cutting corners just...
RE: Drain upkeep tips after seeing that crazy news story
Citrus peels actually do a decent job masking the funk, but I’ve found they don’t do much for the real gunk that builds up over time. I remember once pulling apart a trap after my neighbor tried to “fix” his clog with no...