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RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good
I swear, my kitchen pipes have a sixth sense for when I’m about to have company over. Last Thanksgiving, right as I was prepping mashed potatoes, the sink started gurgling like it was summoning something from the deep. E...
RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good
Been there with the pasta blob - last time I had a clog, it was a rogue carrot slice. Enzyme stuff just made my sink smell like a science experiment. Sometimes you just gotta channel your inner plumber and get messy. Fee...
RE: How much would you pay to fix water damage from a burst pipe?
Ain’t that the truth. My neighbor tried to “just dry it out with fans” after his laundry room flooded. Fast forward a few months - he’s tearing out drywall and cursing up a storm. I’d rather spend a few bucks on sensors ...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve found those brittle zip ties on the ground and thought, “Well, guess I’m playing pipe label roulette again.” Metal tags are definitely the MVPs, though - mine have survived two floods a...
RE: Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it
I get the appeal of pressure testing, especially after a “slip-n-slide” incident like that. But honestly, I’ve had more luck just keeping a close eye on the usual suspects - under sinks, behind toilets, all the spots tha...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
I had a sink like that once, too - except mine was tilted just enough that every time I set my toothbrush down, it would slowly migrate toward the drain like it was trying to escape. I started calling it the “leaning tow...
RE: Under sink vs. countertop filters: which is less hassle to install?
I totally get the fear of leaks - first time I tried to swap out a faucet, I ended up with a mini Old Faithful under my sink. Still, I kinda like the “out of sight, out of mind” thing with under-sink filters. Ever had on...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
That’s the story of my life - roots are like little Houdinis. I tried those recycled plastic barriers last year, and so far, they’re holding up, but I half-expect to find roots waving at me on the other side someday. At ...