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RE: Finally ditched the black tank: my dry loo journey
I see where you’re coming from, but I’ve had almost the opposite experience with liners. Tried them for a few months - figured they’d make life easier, but honestly, I found they just made things messier for me. The line...
RE: Weirdest things people have used to clear a clogged drain
Never fails - someone always thinks a shop vac will suck out the clog, but all it does is make a mess and sometimes pulls up stuff you really didn’t want to see. Had a guy once try to “pressure wash” his kitchen drain wi...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
Yeah, I hear you - tech can be a pain sometimes, but when it works, it really works. I’ve seen alarms save folks from some nasty (and expensive) messes. Maintenance definitely plays a big part. If you’re not checking the...
RE: WHEN YOUR LAWN TURNS INTO A SWAMP AFTER EVERY RAINSTORM
Gravel trenches with perforated pipe - basically a “mini French drain” - can help, but in heavy clay, it’s kind of a mixed bag. Clay just doesn’t want to let water go anywhere fast. I’ve seen folks dig those trenches, fi...