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RE: Kitchen sink drama: city warns against DIY drain hacks after plumbing fiasco
Would the cost of a plumber change your one-attempt cutoff for a minor clog? I can see wanting to avoid a visit, but not if repeated tries risk making a simple problem more expensive; your sooner-call advice for a clog t...
RE: When your basement smells like rotten eggs: weird facts about wastewater mishaps
Honestly, I’ve had “pros” botch things too. The last guy blamed my sulfur smell on a floor drain, but it was a busted vent stack. I get being cautious, but sometimes you just gotta trust your gut - and maybe a good flash...
RE: Quick fixes for middle-of-the-night bathroom leaks
Honestly, I’m not sold on the clamp sleeves as a go-to for every leak. They’re fine in a pinch, but I’ve had mixed results, especially with older pipes that aren’t exactly round anymore. Sometimes you think you’ve got it...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
Pipe dope over tape is my go-to when the threads are trashed - tape alone just doesn’t cut it on old, worn-out stuff. I’ve seen folks try to muscle through with more tape, but that’s just asking for leaks or a cracked fi...