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RE: What’s the best way to clean adjustable pliers without making the joint gritty?
I’d retire them if the gripping teeth are badly rounded or chipped, the jaws are cracked or bent, or deep pitting has compromised the metal. A joint that still shifts, won’t hold its adjustment, or lets the jaws slip aft...
RE: Navigating city hall: a plumbing permit adventure
Been there - except my “office” was my kitchen table and my printer ran out of ink halfway through. Ended up handing the inspector a half-faded permit and a cup of coffee. Ever had one ask for blue ink only? That’s a new...
RE: Why does my bathroom always smell like a pool?
Had a call once where someone swore up and down their bathroom was turning into a YMCA locker room. They were convinced it was some kind of chemical leak from the pipes. Turns out, they’d been going to town with those “m...