Totally agree with your take on this—knowing your limits is huge. I've seen plenty of DIY patches hold up just fine overnight (rubber clamps are lifes...

Good points above, but honestly, I've found that sometimes it's not even the rubber nozzles causing the issue. Had a similar situation at my brother's...

Couldn't agree more with this. Even after years in the trade, I've had my share of "learning moments"—like the time I trusted a flange that looked fin...

Couldn't agree more with this. I've seen plenty of DIY plumbing jobs go sideways, but honestly, most of the time it's because people rush or skip step...

Glad you mentioned the vinegar-water trick—I recommend that to folks all the time. It's simple, cheap, and usually does the job just fine. And you're ...