So we finished the basement recently. One big family room, a gym, a bedroom, and a bathroom. Carpet in all but the bathroom and half the big family room, where we had linoleum and laminate, respectively.
In the family room, we put a kitchenette, replete with granite countertops, refrigerator, sink, cabinets, etc. Everything but a range.
The refrigerator is the catalyst for this post, as it is where we store the extra milk. With three boys 5 and under, we go through gallons of milk quickly. As was the case tonight.
As I went into the basement (which we don’t use much, for all the work we did in it. Summer is spent by the pool), I stepped onto the carpet from the steps, and hear a wonderful “SQUISH”. Uh-oh.
My basement is now #$^&$^*%^*@^$#& FLOODED because my water heater is leaking!!! AIGGHHH-EEEEE-IIIII-AIIIIIII!!!!
So I unplugged everything, turned off the hot water heater breaker, and called the insurance company. The on-call adjuster called, said the local adjuster will be contacting me in the morning.
Now I’m off to video the basement, just in case.
And earlier? My 1.5 year old, Weed Version 2.3, decided to dump a cup of water on ye ole’ laptop. So now I have to take it apart and clean it and hope IT fires back up.
I love H2O.
My $.02 Weed
That Is The Worst
Oh, no. That is the worst. Basement flooding is the prime anxiety of every homeowner. And it was because your hot water heater leaked. Damn. Not only are you with a water-logged basement this morning, but no one can take a hot shower.