Comments on: First-Time DIY: Duct Tape ≠ Plumbing

By: Cal Driver

Cal Driver — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 23:27:26 +0000

I saw this post and busted up laughing. You're right--duct tape CLEARLY =/= plumbing. The worst "quick fix" I've ever run across was someone who repeatedly tried to replace a faulty sprinkler line with some PVC pipe without waiting for the pipe sealant to appropriately set.

Yeah, that "someone" was me. I know better now.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 07:16:11 +0000

Great Article overall. I read your all the stuff and found very informative post. Thanks for sharing.

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 16:00:19 +0000

You're absolutely right. Duct tape is temporary small/tiny-leak-fix. Leaving your pipes in duct tape is like leaving your first- story window with nothing more but a plastic sheet when it's smashed.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:12:20 +0000

I can beat that. Not home-improvement, but automotive. A friend of mine was gifted a used car, only to discover months later that the fuel line had been repaired with duct tape.

By: Josh Maxwell

Josh Maxwell — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 03:28:40 +0000

Aw! Thanks, I was hoping that this would help someone even if it is pretty funny!

By: Josh Maxwell

Josh Maxwell — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 03:24:46 +0000

Thanks for your comment! I only wish I had checked the pipes much earlier.

By: Josh Maxwell

Josh Maxwell — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 03:22:03 +0000

Absolutely agree! It was disgusting working on it though. :P

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 09:14:29 +0000

Remodeling house ourselves would definitely be an interesting thing that everybody would love to do it. I really appreciate your effort in replacing the sanitary tee and thanks for sharing your experience with us.

By: Robert Guzman

Robert Guzman — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:30:22 +0000

Wow that really is a shoddy bit of work, good thing that you caught it or who knows what damage might have been caused. I'm sure you and your wife can sleep safe now :)

By: Yumnah Harb

Yumnah Harb — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:51:26 +0000

phew! Good thing you check the pipe drainage first before anything else, problems have prevented. Those tapes should be used on it. :)real estate Abu Dhabi.