Saw a homeowner in Springfield try to clean their flue with a garden hose last week.

They thought a quick spray would clear the creosote, but I had to explain how that just makes a dangerous, acidic sludge that can ruin the liner and cause a bigger fire risk later.

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finleyw583d ago

My neighbor tried to fix a clogged gutter with a pressure washer. Shot water right up under the roof shingles. Created a massive leak inside his living room wall. The repair bill was insane. Water damage is no joke. Some DIY ideas just make everything worse.

paige863d ago

Saw a buddy try to unclog a sink with a chemical drain cleaner he wasn't supposed to mix. Ended up melting the pipes and flooding his kitchen.