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RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
That’s wild about the vent stack - never would’ve thought a crack behind a wall could cause so much trouble. I had a similar issue, but it turned out to be a dry floor drain. I poured water down and the smell vanished. S...
RE: Unclogging drains without harsh stuff - what actually works?
I just had my first run-in with a slow bathroom sink, and I was honestly surprised how much gunk collects in the trap. Taking it apart wasn’t as intimidating as I thought, but yeah, it’s gross. I tried one of those plast...
RE: Turning sunlight into hot showers: best kits or hacks?
I’ve been looking into these solar shower setups since moving into my place last fall, and honestly, the winter performance (or lack thereof) is what’s kept me from pulling the trigger on a prefab kit. The greenhouse enc...
RE: Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?
I totally get where you’re coming from - “mud sausage” is a pretty vivid mental image. I’ve been reading up on this stuff since moving in, and honestly, the idea of having to dig up a pipe every couple years sounds like ...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
I get where you’re coming from about not overdoing the insulation, but I’m not sure I agree that a little airflow is always safer. I moved into my first place last year, and the previous owner had barely any insulation o...