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RE: What makes sewer backup cleanup a job for remediation?
A seam could be a reason to have the boundary checked, not automatic proof that full remediation is needed. What’s found beyond the visible surface can help inform the decision, without assuming either that the spill sto...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Man, I totally get the GFCI paranoia. Last time I had an inspector over, he spent more time with my outlets than I do with my morning coffee. I kept thinking, “If you want to see something scary, check out the old knob-a...
RE: Finally got my bathroom reno approved - permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought
Had to laugh at the mention of sloped floors - my bathroom’s got a spot where you can set a marble down and watch it roll straight for the tub. I keep telling myself it’s “historic charm,” but my level says otherwise. Sh...
RE: What would you do if your septic tank alarm went off while you’re on vacation?
Had a neighbor do the tape-over-the-buzzer trick once, and it turned into a whole saga. They figured the alarm was just being “touchy” and didn’t want to deal with it while they were out of town. Came back to a backyard ...