Plumbing discussions and local services.
law878
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
Had this happen last winter - walked into the basement and it smelled like someone left a dozen eggs to rot in a gym bag. I thought maybe it was just the laundry, but nope. Turns out, the floor drain had dried up and let...
RE: KEEPING THE HEAT ON: DOES REGULAR FILTER CLEANING REALLY MATTER?
I’m curious - how do you actually remember to swap or clean your filters? I swear mine just disappear from my brain until the furnace starts making weird noises. Is there some trick, or do people really stick to those “e...
RE: Drips from the box vs. leaks at the connections - what’s worse?
Drips from the box or leaks at the connections… honestly, both sound like a nightmare, but I think the connection leaks are sneakier. When I moved in, I thought a little puddle under the sink was just from washing dishes...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
I tried the colored zip ties thing and now my basement looks like a failed art project. I swear, I still have no idea which tie means what. The video idea is actually genius - never thought of that. My only worry is, wil...
RE: When the Toilet Floods at Midnight: My DIY Save
Stacking wax rings is like trying to fix a leaky boat with more water - seems like it should work, but it just makes a bigger mess. I learned that the hard way last month. My toilet started leaking right before bed, and ...
RE: green plumbing showdown: greywater recycling vs rainwater harvesting
I get the appeal of rain barrels - definitely less intimidating than a tangle of pipes and mystery valves. But is greywater really that scary? I’ve been eyeing some of those newer “plug-and-play” systems that claim to be...
RE: What if your street flooded because drains were clogged?
I tried using a broom handle once and it just bent right in half - guess those grates don’t mess around. Has anyone actually found a tool that works without risking a trip to the ER? I’m starting to think I need a wetsui...
RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?
Haha, tell me about it. As a first-time homeowner, I learned pretty fast that DIY plumbing is basically gambling - sometimes you win, sometimes your kitchen becomes a water park. I agree minor stuff is usually safe, but ...
RE: ever wondered how faucets actually work?
Haha, why does it always have to be 2 am though? Like faucets have some secret agreement to only leak when you're half asleep and totally unprepared. 😅 But seriously, didn't even realize the landfill thing until ...