I went with no (I paid $99 for him to clear the pipe) and haven't had any issues since (I think the clog came when some other guys did some work prior using high pressure water to unclog the washing machine drain pipe as well as the first floor kitchen sink drain which they said was full of years of sludge but I digress).If this is a reoccurring issue I would find a roto-rooter guy who can get video of where the clog is coming from and have him document the location of the clog to show which unit the clog is coming from.

And we were able to wash clothes there instead of wasting time at the local laundromat.  

Washing machine - this is a major water consumer.

Everything gone, house and the land it sat on washed away.

Wash every painted surface with TSP, prime with oil based or shellac primer, replace all carpet and pad (if any).

He came out to pack up sentimental items, and since then he's announced he's washing his hands of the entire affair.

Even if it was a wash in the end, it's been stress free.

The exterior of home is aluminum siding (original) and needs to be power washed and painted.  

It's very close at this point and if I don't finish the upper half this month it's a complete wash.

Even if you buy a sofa with washable covers, you may not have time to wash one in between guests.