Comments on: We’re Feeling Drained

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:28:42 +0000

I guess it’s hard to say if it was just the boiling water or a combination of all of the tricks, but we have had luck with boiling water by itself since. So we’d suggest giving that a try first. It took us a few pots so you might have to be patient. Fingers crossed for you!

-John

By: Kim S

Kim S — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:36:51 +0000

So did you need to do the whole drain-snaking, pipe-taking-apart thing? Or did the boiling water do the trick on its own? We’re having a sink drainage issue right now, and with Christmas weekend fast approaching, we reaaaaally hope we don’t have to call a plumber!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:35:48 +0000

Here’s that post for ya: http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/10/in-your-face-clog/

xo,
s

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:25:20 +0000

I recall looking on your website a few months ago and reading about unclogging a drain with vinegar and baking soda? I can’t seem to find it on your website…I was wondering what that trick is to unclog a drain? Thank you!

By: Garage Cabinet Man

Garage Cabinet Man — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:35:55 +0000

Haha, funny post, glad you where able to fix the clog, I had the same problem with my garbage disposal if I just let food debris get down there without running it.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:17:11 +0000

Wahooo! That’s awesome. So glad to hear it!

xo,
s

By: Haley B

Haley B — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:13:11 +0000

WOW!!! You two know it all and how to do it all…..and well make it look fun, beautiful and amazing, but to my point.

I have had a stopped up bathroom sink drain for weeks. After trying two bottles of Drain’O and baking soda with vinegar all that was really left was me attempting to play plummer. Living alone as a single girl who has never taken pipes apart before, I was a little nervous, but excited to attempt it. Luckily I saw your post titled “We’re Felling Drained” about unclogging a sink……so I am happy to report that after weeks of annoying clog-age a few pots of boiling water has done the trick!
THANKS you two!
-Haley

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:23:34 +0000

We’ve had the same sink and dishwasher filling at the same time (and actually dishwasher leaking), just as we start a DIY “quick” kitchen makeover (cabinet painting, vinyl floor laying, wall color changing, etc). I think there may be a clog in ours as well (from the previous owners, which makes it wayyyy more gross than our own veggies)…thanks for the boiling water tip, I think I’ll hit that up tonight!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:08:02 +0000

Hey Lauren,

In our whole week of experience, I have to say the PermaShield seems to be fantastic. We’ve spilled everything from tomato sauce to acidic orange juice on the granite and as long as you wipe it up within a reasonable amount of time it’s just dandy. I think even without the PermaShield it would be fine because you’d just remember to seal it once a year (spray it with this windex-like stuff) and it has the same effect.

Unless you think you’ll spill wine on it and leave it there overnight I don’t think you’ll really have a problem. I’m already into the habit of wiping down the counters before I leave the kitchen for the night. Only takes a sec.

Oh and I’ve heard that bleach doesn’t hurt granite, so if you do get some red wine markings you can try leaving bleach on the counter for a few hours and supposedly it can lift the stains. Hope that helps!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:40:21 +0000

Hi Sherry,

Your kitchen looks great. We are considering Kraftmaid cabinets – maple in Dove White. Also, looking at granite from Home Depot. Does the Perma Sheild really hold up? We love our red wine and I’m worried about a ring on the light colored granite.

Thanks.
Lauren