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RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
If my septic alarm went off while I was out of town, I’d probably panic for a second, then remember that panicking doesn’t fix pipes. I get the whole “it’s probably just the float” thing, but man, the one time you ignore...
RE: Best ways to deal with slow drains at home?
I get the “don’t rush to take apart the trap” advice - definitely seen my share of mystery puddles and missing washers too. But sometimes I wonder if we’re overhyping how risky it is? Like, yeah, you can mess things up i...
RE: Gravel Vs. Corrugated Pipe: Which Works Better For Drain Fixes?
I get the gravel hype, but has anyone actually had luck with just using a heavier-duty socked pipe and skipping the gravel? I’ve seen a couple installs where they just used the thickest filter fabric, wrapped it up tight...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
Honestly, I get the frustration with plastic valves, but I’ve actually had a couple last longer than expected - maybe I just got lucky? Metal ones are supposed to be better, but when they seize up, it feels like they’re ...
RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?
Funny how basements seem to collect the weirdest smells, right? I totally get what you mean about air quality monitors being hit or miss. Been there - except my “surprise” was an old pair of gym shoes that should’ve bee...
RE: Is underfloor heating really worth it?
Had a mate who did underfloor heating in his bathroom - looked amazing at first, but when a section stopped working, he had to rip up half the tiles. He still jokes about “spot heating” with a hair dryer now. Is it reall...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Honestly, I get the appeal of those leak sensors, but in my old apartment, the only thing that ever caught a leak was my sock when I stepped in a puddle at 3am. I guess if you’ve got a big place or travel a lot, they mak...