Funny timing—I just saw a soap dish pop off in a guest bath last week. The adhesive held for about a year before it let go. I’ll admit, I’ve been temp...
Funny how the simplest stuff holds up best. I’ve seen folks spend good money on those “weatherproof” tags and they turn brittle by spring. I once foun...
Funny you mention the adjustable spray heads—I’ve actually had better luck with those than the fixed ones, especially in older houses with weird water...
You’re not kidding about the surprises. Last winter I got called in for what was supposed to be a “simple” underfloor heating job in a 1920s bungalow....
Funny you mention pipe dope—I’ve seen folks swear by it, especially on metal threads. Teflon tape’s great, but only if you use just enough and wrap it...
Had a job last winter where a couple wanted underfloor heating in their 70s bungalow. They were convinced it would save them a fortune, but honestly, ...
I’ve seen my fair share of under-sink disasters—one time a client called me after their in-kitchen trap had been quietly leaking for weeks. The cabine...
Funny how a rake and some sneakers become “official flood tools” when the city’s nowhere to be found. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen folk...
Funny enough, I’ve actually seen that work in my neighborhood. Years ago, we had this one storm where the street basically turned into a lazy river. A...
Funny thing, I've actually had more trouble with dual-flush valves sticking or not sealing right, especially in hard water areas. Not saying pressure-...
Totally agree on the peace of mind thing. Had a customer last winter whose heater went out on Christmas Eve... talk about bad timing. Turned out the i...
I've seen plenty of uneven flanges cause headaches, wax-free or not. Had one job where the homeowner tried every fancy seal out there, but nothing wor...
Haha, your story reminds me of a client I had once who swore his pipes were "whispering" to him at night. He'd joke about them plotting revenge for al...
Good call on the gentle tug test—I learned that one the hard way. A few years back, I was helping a buddy swap out his thermostat, and we labeled ever...
Did a similar swap at my place last summer, and yeah, the storage thing caught me off guard too. Thought I'd planned ahead, but nope... ended up with ...