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RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
I hear you on the veggie oil trick - simple, but it does the job for a while. I’ve seen too many trap primers get gummed up or even fail shut, which is a headache if you’re not checking them regularly. Ever run into a fl...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Honestly, I’ve lost count of the times I’ve been called out because someone’s “smart” shutoff didn’t do its job during a storm. Manual valves just don’t quit. If you’re ever in doubt, give that handle a twist every now a...
RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?
Couldn’t agree more on the drain bladders - seen way too many folks flood their cabinets with those. For sudden backups, I always keep a pair of heavy-duty gloves, a 25’ hand auger, and a bucket handy. If you’re using ba...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
I get where you’re coming from - sometimes it really is just a downspout issue or grading problem. But I’ve seen cases where folks kept redirecting water and still ended up with a swampy basement. French drains can be a ...