I get what you mean about rerouting lines, but I’ve actually had decent luck with those root barriers—at least the newer ones. Maybe not 100% foolpro...

Yeah, that’s the one thing that bugs me about glued PVC. I had to snake mine last winter and it was a pain—ended up cutting and re-gluing. Still, I’d ...

Landscaping's great, but sometimes it's more about regular maintenance. Our street had similar issues until neighbors started clearing debris regularl...

Haha, totally relate to that feeling... gross but weirdly rewarding. Another thing worth checking is your vent stack—mine got blocked by leaves once, ...

Haha, exactly how I feel every time I toss ice cubes down there. The coarse salt trick is new to me though—definitely giving that a shot next time. An...