Yeah, silicone rings can definitely be hit or miss. I've tried them a couple times when wax wasn't handy, and honestly, I'm still not sold. Like you s...

Fair enough, but honestly, barriers aren't always the silver bullet people think they are. I've seen roots just grow under or around them if they're n...

Smart move shutting off the main valve. Honestly, that's step one in any plumbing disaster, and you'd be surprised how many people skip it in panic mo...