- Seen the same thing with dried-out gaskets—roots will find any weakness, no matter what material you use. - Clay pipe is the worst for root intrus...

- Tried one of those plumbing apps last summer when my basement flooded—total nightmare. Wet hands + touchscreen = frustration overload. - Ended up ch...

Gotta say, I've been down this road too and DIY kits always seem like a good idea...until they're not. Tried one on a hairline crack in my kitchen sin...

Good points—solar's great in theory, but I've seen it fall short too: - Had a basement flood two springs ago when cloudy weather drained my solar back...

Stainless clamps are solid, but they're not always the best solution either: - They can rust too, especially cheaper ones labeled "stainless" but act...

- Heated vests sound convenient, but honestly, relying on electric gear in wet conditions makes me a bit uneasy... - I've thawed plenty of frozen line...

Been there, done that. Honestly, plumbing issues always seem to strike at the worst possible moments—like right before guests arrive or when you're al...