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RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
Honestly, I hear you on not wanting to tear out all your pipes at the first hint of trouble. I’ve got a few old buildings and, trust me, if I replaced every cast iron line at the first drip, I’d be broke. Spot repairs ca...
RE: Dealing with the aftermath: How do you actually dry out a flooded basement?
You’re not being overly cautious at all. In my experience, what you can’t see is usually what bites you later. I’ve had tenants swear everything was dry after a “quick mop-up” and a few box fans, only to find mold creepi...
RE: Best ways to deal with slow drains at home?
Totally agree on skipping the harsh chemicals - seen way too many pipes get trashed from that stuff. I’d add that if you’re dealing with old plumbing, those caustic cleaners are even riskier. One thing I’ve done in a pin...