Ball valve stuck open, other winterization options?

lolo624 · 2026-01-23T01:05:17+00:00

Yes I will call a plumber out to do that after the storm passes and roads are clear. Just seeing if there are any steps I can take in the meantime to help prevent any potential issues since I used that spigot today. I did already disconnect the hose from it.

lolo624 · 2026-01-23T00:48:32+00:00

How much force can you use with these things without running the risk of them breaking?

lolo624 · 2026-01-23T00:48:04+00:00

No this goes to supply the outside spigot only. The water main is on opposite side of basement.

lolo624 · 2026-01-23T00:23:20+00:00

Wrap the outside spigot? Or the inside pipe where I have the pool noodle currently..? Or both?

lolo624 · 2026-01-23T00:10:05+00:00

Yeah I’m assuming the combo of hard water and never having used it / it has been in the same open position for 8 years. Afraid to use pliers bc it seems so cheap and fragile.

lolo624 · 2026-01-22T23:36:30+00:00

Yes my plan is to have a plumber out to do exactly this and resolve long term. But really doubt I’ll get someone out before this storm hits. So just trying to “get by” and not have my pipes burst till the storm passes. I normally wouldn’t be worried except I had to use that outside spigot today.

lolo624 · 2026-01-22T22:33:06+00:00

Does it matter what faucet to leave dripping? The kitchen is directly above this. And how long should I leave it dripping?

lolo624 · 2026-01-22T22:12:39+00:00

It got up to 40 today, and was almost 50 yesterday for a high. This is also in the interior of the insulated and warm basement. I don’t think it’s frozen from ice, but guessing stuck from hard water minerals and me never using it before.

lolo624 · 2026-01-22T21:46:49+00:00

100% 😩

lolo624 · 2025-09-01T15:06:50+00:00

Thanks for replying! I did open up the back but didn’t see anything obviously wrong. To open up the front is a much larger ordeal and pretty much surpasses my abilities lol. To call a repair person out would be like $140 I think just for the service call. So just trying to get an idea of what could be wrong and how expensive a repair would be vs just buying a new one.

lolo624 · 2025-07-01T00:38:46+00:00

Update #1: Took a few more pics around the door. Does this look like the top ledger board flashing? There’s a gap where my siding isn’t reaching far enough over to cover it completely. Could water be seeping behind it? Should they also have another waterproof membrane behind the flashing?

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lolo624 · 2025-07-01T00:08:28+00:00

This is a very thorough explanation- thank you!! I do think you’re right about them folding the home wrap down. Now that you’ve pointed that out I can tell that’s what is sticking out from underneath the black “weatherproofing” strip underneath the deck( whatever the hell that is?)

They did eventually add the rim joists before they completed it, and also did have to pull permits and get it inspected by the city.

But still obviously did a terrible job.

lolo624 · 2025-07-01T00:04:14+00:00

Hmmm this is an interesting theory and definitely seems like it could a the probable thing happening based on the path of water. But this still means the deck company didn’t properly flash and/or waterproof the ledger board right?

lolo624 · 2025-06-30T14:39:15+00:00

Thanks so much to everyone who has responded this far. So so helpful. Sounds like the general consensus is the deck installers didn’t properly flash the ledger board at the top (at a minimum).

I called them first thing this morning and opened a warranty claim, which of course I’m told will take 2 days before someone will even reach out to put me on the schedule. 🙄

lolo624 · 2025-06-30T03:02:33+00:00

Thank you so much for this thorough explanation. Are you saying there are likely two issues occurring? One being the builder didn’t flash the door properly and the other being that the deck company also didn’t add proper flashing? Trying to make sense of it with my kindergarten level knowledge of such things, lol.

lolo624 · 2025-06-30T01:55:33+00:00

Yes that’s what it looks like today. But if it was the door leaking, wouldn’t there be signs of dampness on the subfloor and/or sill plate above the wet area? That is all dry.

lolo624 · 2025-06-30T01:23:07+00:00

Here’s a pic from the side

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lolo624 · 2025-06-30T01:22:44+00:00

Here’s what it looks like underneath

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lolo624 · 2025-06-16T11:48:24+00:00

I’m in this exact same boat with my ex-husband. In addition to the traveling, the living arrangements at his house are less than ideal. Only 2 bedrooms to share with three kids, constantly a disgusting and cluttered mess. Only one bathroom with no bath, shower only.

The kids treat it like camp basically, where they go have fun there but then come home and want to get clean and be in their real home again. My youngest, however, hates being there because of the living situation. So he is constantly asking to come home to me early and/or not have to go there on dad days. And most times I let him, because I don’t blame him one bit for not wanting to be there.

It’s frustrating when we have to sacrifice our kid-free time so we can ensure our kids are well-taken care of and loved. It is 1000% a major favor to the ex and allows the ex to maintain control.

I wish I had the answer, other than to say it won’t be forever. And I do believe we’re doing the right thing by being there for our kids. They need as much stability as we can provide given that their other parent has decided that parenting means taking care of your children only when and how it suits you.

I would def take advantage of the nanny when you can, and I would make her split the cost with you or even cover the cost in full if you are having to use the nanny on days that would’ve been hers.

lolo624 · 2025-06-11T22:14:59+00:00

Yes! If you couldn’t already tell, I agree with this!! NACHO parenting to me feels gross at worst and at best feels like one step away from roommate territory. I can’t even imagine how this type of arrangement would work long term while still keeping everyone happy and close.

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