There is a very specific kind of excitement that comes with packing for a trip. Whether you’re heading off to visit the grandkids, going on a quiet retreat, or just escaping for a few days to a cozy bed and breakfast, the anticipation is wonderful. But right before you walk out the door, you pull out your phone and see it: a viral video telling you to cover your sink drains with a plastic bag and an upside-down glass, or to stuff a shower cap down the drain.
The video claims this “hack” will stop sewer gas from entering your home and keep creepy crawlies out while you’re gone.
Well, I immediately felt my heart rate tick up a little bit. At 73, living alone, I am incredibly proactive about my health.continue reading …
