Look, we’ve all been there. You’re brushing your teeth and notice the sink isn’t draining like it should. Maybe there’s a puddle forming around your feet in the shower. Your first thought is probably “great, another thing to deal with,” followed quickly by “can I fix this myself or do I need to call someone?” I get it. Nobody wants to spend money on a plumber if they don’t have to. But here’s the thing…
The night my downstairs bathroom decided to stage a rebellion is etched into my memory with painful clarity. I’d ignored the warning signs for weeks – the subtle gurgle when I brushed my teeth, that faint sewage smell I convinced myself was just my imagination. “I’ll get to it next weekend,” became my mantra until 3 AM on a Tuesday when I woke to the unmistakable sound of water where water shouldn’t be. Standing ankle-deep…