jake_king
jake_king
@jake_king
Active Member
Joined:
Topics: 0 / Replies: 11
Reply
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?

Totally get this. First time I tried to shut off the main at my place, it wouldn’t budge. Had to call in backup and felt pretty dumb. Now I give it a ...

Reply
RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?

Never really thought about using baking soda after vinegar, but that actually makes sense—might have to try that next time. I totally get what you mea...

Reply
RE: do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually found some newer eco shower heads aren’t that bad. Maybe it’s hit or miss, but the last one I put in...

Reply
RE: Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

Yeah, plumber's putty isn't always the hero it's cracked up to be. I once tried fixing a dripping faucet thinking it'd be a quick washer swap—easy, ri...

Reply
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?

Glad you mentioned this—I learned the vinegar trick from my dad years ago, and it's saved me more times than I can count. Honestly, I was skeptical ab...

Reply
RE: Kitchen sink disaster—DIY or call a plumber?

Good points about plumber's grease vs. other silicone lubes—I learned that lesson the hard way when I tried regular silicone spray on my bathroom fauc...

Reply
RE: Help, my basement drain's backing up again...

Interesting, I've seen that stuff work pretty well too, especially if it's just minor root intrusion. But I'm curious—how long did it take before you ...

Reply
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

Went with foam myself—yeah, it's pricier upfront, but honestly, the difference is noticeable. Basement feels warmer and drier overall. Plus, after dea...

Reply
RE: Finally tackled my noisy pipes and feeling pretty proud

Yeah, I get what you're saying about the hose being a bit clunky—I had a similar issue when I rented one last summer. Kept snagging on corners and stu...

Reply
RE: license about to expire, what's the easiest way to renew?

I've used both the app and kiosk before, and honestly, the kiosk was way easier for me. The app glitched halfway through my payment last time, and I e...

Reply
RE: need some advice on setting up a rain harvesting setup at home

Totally agree on this. Installed one last summer and the difference was noticeable right away—way less sediment buildup. Another small tip: if your ta...

Scroll to Top