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RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
Had to laugh at the “birthday card” bit - mine’s not quite that old, but it’s getting up there. I get where you’re coming from about neighbors trying to help. My buddy once tried to “fix” my sump pump while I was out of ...
RE: When your heater ignores the thermostat: what would you do?
That’s been my experience too - last winter, my “smart” thermostat decided my living room needed to be 80 degrees while I was asleep. Took me longer to figure out which menu to fix it in than it would’ve to just twist th...
RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good
That’s been my experience too - enzymes are more like insurance than a fix. I tried them after a plumber told me chemical stuff was just eating my pipes. Still, I’m not convinced they do much if there’s already a backup....
RE: What would you do if your basement started smelling musty overnight?
Had a similar thing happen last winter - walked downstairs and it smelled like an old gym bag. I was convinced it was a leak or something major, but after poking around, turned out my kid left a wet towel stuffed behind ...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
I totally get this. The last time my water heater decided to do its own thing, I didn’t even bother with the bucket routine. By the time I realized what was happening, there was already a lake forming under the stairs. G...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
I get where you’re coming from - expansion PEX does feel a lot more “set it and forget it” than push-to-connects. But I’ll be honest, I’ve seen expansion fittings leak too, though not as often. Usually it’s when someone ...
RE: Handy shortcuts for finding plumbing info quick
I’m always a little skeptical about heat-shrink tubing just because I’ve had it slip on me if the pipe sweats too much, but maybe I just got the wrong size. Tape’s definitely a mess, though - last time I tried to re-labe...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
I hear you on the hardware store runs - my last faucet swap turned into a weekend event. Still, there’s something satisfying about figuring it out yourself, even if you’re mopping up after. Worst case, you learn what not...
RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons
I used to think those foam covers were just a placebo too, but after last winter’s cold snap, I’m not so sure. My neighbor skipped them and ended up with a cracked spigot - meanwhile, mine survived just fine. Maybe it’s ...
RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?
I hear you - those kits always promise the world and then half the time you’re left with a mess that looks worse than the original crack. I tried one a couple years back on my bathroom sink, followed the instructions to ...