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mtrekker77
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RE: What do you keep on hand for sudden sewer backups?
Plastic tarps are a lifesaver, no doubt, but I’ll throw in a vote for a heavy-duty squeegee too. I’ve dealt with more than my share of backups, and honestly, a squeegee and a floor drain can make cleanup way less miserab...
RE: Quick fixes for middle-of-the-night bathroom leaks
Bread as a plug - yeah, that’s an old plumber’s trick, but it’s really more for sweating copper pipes than stopping an active leak. I’ve used it once or twice when I needed to solder a joint and couldn’t get the water to...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience a couple times. Solder joints are solid, sure, but I’ve seen more than one “pro” job where the prep was rushed and the joint failed years late...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
Handwriting on your hand is a classic move, but yeah, I’ve had the same issue - one swipe with a sweaty glove and it’s gone. The painter’s tape trick is gold, though. I started using blue tape after I got tired of sticky...
RE: Battle Of The Blocked Sink: Which Magic Potion Actually Works?
That’s classic. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve pulled out a clog that’s basically a time capsule of random stuff - hair, floss, jewelry, even a LEGO once. I get the appeal of those “magic” drain solutions, but li...