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RE: Weirdest things people have used to clear a clogged drain
Yeah, I’ve seen tenants try all sorts of wild stuff - one guy poured boiling water and dish soap down the drain, then tried plunging with a plastic soda bottle. Ended up with melted plastic and a bigger mess. Honestly, t...
RE: Best ways to prep your home for sudden flooding?
French drains are solid, but man, I always dread the mess they make in the yard. I’ve had tenants freak out over the mud more than once - guess they’d rather have a flooded basement? In my experience, the grading is actu...
RE: How I finally stopped my bathroom faucet from getting gross
I get what you mean about plumber’s putty being easier to clean up, but I’ve had tenants who managed to loosen faucet bases sealed with putty just from regular use. That led to leaks under the sink and a bigger headache ...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Had a liner put in after roots wrecked my rental’s old clay pipe. Installer did a solid job with the prep - snaked and hydro-jetted everything first. Six years later, still no issues. I do wonder if it’s just luck, or if...
RE: Kitchen sink disaster - DIY or call a plumber?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had those “quick fixes” turn into bigger headaches more than once. Sometimes what looks like a simple trap swap ends up revealing a bigger issue - old pipes, weird fittin...
RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots
Interesting approach. I’ve had a few tenants call about slow drains, and I usually end up doing something similar - camera, auger, then some kind of root killer. Curious, have you noticed any side effects from the copper...
RE: Half flush never seems to work right - am I missing something?
Half flush is supposed to be a water saver, but honestly, I’ve had more calls about “toilet not flushing right” since switching to dual flush models than with the old single handle types. Sometimes I wonder if the saving...
RE: When is it time to swap out old pipes?
Funny, I was stubborn about sticking with copper for a while - thought it’d last longer, less plastic, etc. But after the third ceiling stain in two years, I realized patch jobs were just throwing good money after bad. I...
RE: Plumbing pros weigh in: new app promises faster fixes and fewer headaches
Yeah, I’ve had similar issues with “smart” systems. One glitch and you’re flying blind. I still keep a couple old-school leak alarms around, just in case. Maybe it’s not streamlined, but at least I know something will ca...
RE: Burst pipe panic: what would you do?
Title: Burst pipe panic: what would you do? Cranking the thermostat never made sense to me either - if the crawlspace isn’t heated, the rest of the house could be toasty and you’d still end up with an ice block under yo...
RE: Rusty water heater woes - repair or replace?
Yeah, I've seen similar issues pop up with tankless setups. Had a tenant once who insisted on upgrading - worked great at first, but maintenance was a pain after a couple years. Makes me wonder if the tech just isn't qui...
RE: My garbage disposal smells like a swamp monster moved in
Good tip about the lemon wedge - I learned that one too, unfortunately. Ever tried ice cubes? I toss a handful in every now and then, seems to sharpen the blades and clear out gunk. Not sure if it's just me imagining thi...
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