Good points there, but a quick heads-up from experience: - Flushing and anode rod swaps can definitely extend life, but once rust starts showing up, ...

Gravel can work, but a quick heads-up: - Crushed rock or gravel can help stabilize, but it's not foolproof—roots still push through eventually. - Pro...

Just a heads-up—while baking soda and vinegar won't hurt your pipes, it's more of a deodorizer than a serious cleaner. For stubborn odors, I'd recomme...

Good call on the toothbrush thing—those blades can definitely give you a nasty surprise, even unplugged. Seen a few folks get nicked trying to scrub a...

Great points about tactile markers—big fan myself. A few other things I do regularly: - Label valves with metal tags. They last forever and won't pee...

Baking soda and vinegar can definitely help with minor buildup, but personally, I've found them less effective for tougher clogs or deeper pipe issues...

Good call on the 24-hour plumber—glad you got it sorted quickly. A few things I'd add from experience: - Always good to test your sump pump regularly...