Leaking Washing Machine: DIY Fix #1 (Fail) & Fix #2 (Success)

[@darkwinter7395]

Oh noes! Metal mold! If you don't act quick, that stuff will eat up the whole frame! 😱

[@ReLoadersBench]

LOL, "metal mold". Love it. Hopefully my "converter" treatment will add a few more years of longevity to that rust area. Time will tell.

[@darkwinter7395]

Um - you do know that SimplySafe - and any wireless security system - can be easily jammed, and bad guys know this? I know it's a major pain, but running a hardwired loop that sets off an alarm when broken is really best. A hardwired video system with motion/shape detection to let you know if it's the mailman, burglars, or the cops you called because you saw the aforementioned burglars (would be rather unfortunate to get shot by friendly fire) is a good idea also.

[@ReLoadersBench]

No disagreement. I look at my home security approach (locks, door enhancements, cameras, security system, dog, etc.) not necessarily as prevention (albeit hopefully) but dissuasion. The more unappealing or challenging my home is to break into, go onto the next, less challenging home on your list. If a bad person wants entry into my home badly enough (and has all the right tools as you highlight), there's probably little I can do to prevent that as everything is defeatable, it just depends on what one is willing to spend in order to delay that inevitable defeat. I took, for me, a balanced approach.