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RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
That yellow caulk is the bane of my existence. I swear, every time a customer asks why it’s still yellow after two days, I have to bite my tongue and just say “give it time.” Half the time, it never really goes full whit...
RE: Best ways to prep your home for sudden flooding?
That’s the truth. I’ve seen so many basements flooded just because a downspout was dumping water right at the corner of the house. One time, a homeowner swore their sump pump had failed, but it turned out their gutter ex...
RE: Saving water in the shower actually worked for me
That’s the thing - those “little” leaks can sneak up on you. I’ve seen folks ignore a slow drip, figuring it’s nothing, then next thing you know, there’s water damage in the cabinet and mold starting up. I get not wantin...
RE: When your bathroom sink ends up off-center
Man, I hear you on those old houses. I’ve crawled under more than a few sinks where the drain and the tailpiece are playing a game of “how far can we miss each other by.” Flex tailpieces have saved my bacon more than onc...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
Funny thing, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been called out to “fix” a fancy underground system that’s just packed with roots and muck. Folks get sold on the bells and whistles, but sometimes it’s just overkill. ...
RE: Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures
Funny you mention cinch clamps - I was stubborn about sticking with crimp rings for years, but after fighting with them in a crawlspace once, I finally gave in. Never looked back either. Those tight spots are just brutal...
RE: Water pooling in basement - could it be a sneaky drain issue?
I’ve actually seen a vent issue cause more than just noise, but it’s rare. Had a job a couple years back where the main vent stack was completely blocked by a bird’s nest (go figure), and the homeowner kept getting water...
RE: Drain upkeep tips after seeing that crazy news story
I’ve seen a lot of folks try the baking soda and vinegar trick, and honestly, it’s more like a science fair volcano than a real fix. It might help with odors or very minor gunk, but for anything tougher, you’re better of...