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RE: Battling stubborn tree roots in your pipes? Here’s what worked for me
Yeah, I hear you - lining isn’t always the first thing I’d jump to either. If you’re catching roots early, regular cutting and copper sulfate can buy a lot of time. One thing I’d add: make sure you’re using a proper root...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
Funny timing - just last month I got called out to a 1950s bungalow with one of those “backwards” faucets. The homeowner was convinced the hot side was broken because it turned the “wrong” way. Turns out, like you said, ...
RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good
That bacon grease thing is the bane of every kitchen, I swear. I’ve been called out to more than a few houses where the main culprit was someone pouring hot grease down the drain thinking it’s “just liquid.” It cools and...
RE: When your living room is a sauna but your bedroom's an igloo
Historic charm definitely comes with its quirks. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve chased a cold draft only to find it was sneaking in from some gap under the stairs or behind a radiator. Sometimes, all the plastic sh...