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RE: Finally got rid of those kitchen clogs for good
Funny you mention the bacon grease - I've lost count of how many times I've pulled apart a trap and found a solid chunk of it just sitting there, like a science experiment gone wrong. Even with all the warnings, people s...
RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down
That toothpick trick is a gamble, honestly. I’ve seen folks poke at those little holes and suddenly it’s like a garden sprinkler in the bathroom. The vinegar soak’s usually my go-to too. Once had a customer who thought a...
RE: why is documenting plumbing connections such a nightmare?
I hear you on the chaos front - honestly, I’ve seen both sides. There was this old Victorian I worked on where the previous owner had actually taped Polaroids of the pipe runs to the inside of the basement door. Not pret...
RE: Drain upkeep tips after seeing that crazy news story
That’s wild - plastic forks, seriously? I’ve pulled out some weird stuff too, but that’s a first. I’m with you on the camera, though. It’s amazing how much it changes things once you can actually see what’s going on. I u...