“Flushable” Wipes Are Lying to You
Researchers tested 101 wipes, including 23 labeled flushable. Not one broke down. Here’s why they belong in the trash, plus the TikTok toilet hack that wrecks your flapper.
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The Nice-House Tax: Did Your Plumber’s Price Go Up When He Heard Your Address?
Same clog, same 30 minutes, different price because of your zip code. How to spot the nice-house tax, what’s fair to charge more for, and New York’s credit card surcharge rules.
The Poopy Boots Test: One Thing That Tells You Everything About a Plumber
A plumber who walks onto your rug in the same boots he wore to unclog someone else’s toilet is telling you something. Here’s the Clean Boots Checklist.
Your Pipes Don’t Know You’re on Vacation
Going away this winter? Leave the heat on. How to keep pipes from freezing on Long Island, where to shut off the water if one bursts, and cheap gadgets that buy you time.