Let me tell you about my friend Mike in Bloomfield. Last Thanksgiving, while hosting twenty family members, his kitchen sink decided it had finally had enough of being ignored. The slow drain that had been “on his list” for months chose the worst possible moment—right as Aunt Carol was rinsing the turkey platter—to completely give up. The backup sent turkey grease-laden water cascading across his recently refinished hardwood floors, causing $7,800 in damage and forcing…
Picture this: It’s Sunday morning, you’re getting ready for brunch with friends, and suddenly – splash! You’re standing ankle-deep in shower water that’s refusing to drain. Been there? I certainly have! As someone who learned the hard way (and ended up with a bathroom that looked like a swimming pool), I’m here to share some real talk about when to roll up your sleeves and when to wave the white flag and call a professional…