The DIY trap - FML

The DIY trap

By Anonymous - 28/12/2025 15:00

Today, I tried to save money by fixing a leaky sink myself. Fifteen minutes and three tools later, I had flooded under-sink cabinets and a new appreciation for plumbers. My landlord arrived with a wrench and a look that said ‘you’ll learn.’ I learned to call professionals first. FML

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Sunday 28 December 2025 17:18

Some things are best left to those who know what they are doing.

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Some things are best left to those who know what they are doing.

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