I totally get what you mean about digging up “artifacts”—I once found an old horseshoe and what I think was half a car bumper buried under my back law...

That’s exactly what happened at my last place. I thought a booster pump would be a game changer, but it just made the pipes rattle louder and the pres...

Totally get what you mean about the filter being a water trap—first time I opened mine, I had no clue how much water would come out. Ended up with a m...

I’ve wrestled with the air gap vs high loop debate too. Honestly, I’ve had fewer issues since switching to a proper air gap, even though it looks a bi...

I ran into this exact issue last winter—middle of the night, freezing temps, and a pipe burst in the basement. I thought I was prepared because I'd la...

Have you checked if there's an issue further down the line, like roots or debris causing partial blockage? Sometimes oily buildup is just a symptom of...

Couldn't agree more with this. First time I rented an auger, I underestimated how careful you need to be around tight bends... ended up getting it stu...