I have a new title. It is one that I think most people would scorn having, but I am proud! I am the reining toilet snake queen. Here is the true story:
Last week my toilet stopped up and the plunger just couldn't do the job. I finally broke down and called the plumber. The next day two guys showed up at my house to work on the toilet. Guess what? They refused because there was poop in the toilet. They said that they would return once the commode was empty. So I got in my car to go to Lowe's to purchase a 5 gallon bucket or something similar to transfer the stuff out of the toilet.
While on the plumbing aisle, I spotted a plumbing snake for toilets. It was about $20. I decided to buy it to see how difficult it would be for me to use. It didn't really come with much in the way of instructions though. When I walked home from dropping off the car to be repaired, I got to work in the bathroom. I pushed one end of the snake into the drain of the toilet and started cranking the handle. Then I reversed it. After doing this three times, the toilet began to bubble and I was able to flush the toilet. I was very excited. I didn't have to call the plumber back and I learned a new skill. When you get your first house, you shouldn't get more towels or candles, your housewarming gift should be a snake instead! Then maybe you can be the king or queen for a day too!
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