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rachelcloud202
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RE: Why sump pumps are the unsung heroes under your house
Can’t argue with the water alarm - saved my basement carpet a couple years back. I used to think dual pumps were just for folks with serious flooding, but after watching my neighbor’s single pump fail during a power outa...
RE: Low-flow toilets: worth the hype or just a pain?
I tried the enzyme stuff for a few months when my old pipes kept backing up. Honestly, I didn’t notice a huge difference, but maybe I was expecting miracles. Did you notice any weird smells from yours after the partial r...
RE: When your water heater goes rogue: quick fixes and hacks
Definitely relate to the cement-mixing tub hack. I actually used one under my old heater for about a year - wasn’t pretty, but it saved my basement carpet when the valve started seeping. You’re right about the size, thou...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
That’s wild. I had a similar thing happen, but it was a Lego brick - those things are like booby traps for pipes. I didn’t get any weird smells, but there was this faint gurgle in the laundry sink for weeks. Figured it w...