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Old 04-10-2023, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Did you notice that they didn't tell you to turn off the water? To me, that is the most important thing to do. And, you definitely don't want to cover the drains with duct tape if you leave the water on. A small faucet leak can overflow a sink.
How true. Turn off the water (AND be sure to shut off the breaker for the hot water heater). I also turn off the water feeds for the toilets and sinks (probably overkill).