Alright, so check it out, I was having this major clog in my drain, right? Super annoying. I mean, the water was just sitting there, not going anywhere. I figured, "Hey, I've got a pressure washer, why not try to make a drain jet for it?" Seemed like a good idea at the time.

First things first, I needed to figure out the parts. I went down to the local hardware store – you know, the one that has everything under the sun. I was digging around and found a brass fitting that looked like it would screw onto the end of my pressure washer wand. It was a bit of a gamble, but I figured it was worth a shot.

Next up, I grabbed some PVC pipe. I wasn't sure how long I needed it to be, so I just got a decent length, thinking I could always cut it down later. I also picked up a few different sized nozzles. This was the tricky part because I wanted something that would create a nice, powerful jet of water, but not too powerful that it would blow the drain apart. Trial and error, you know?

Okay, so then came the fun part: assembly. I screwed the brass fitting onto the pressure washer wand. It was a snug fit, which was good. Then, I started messing around with the PVC pipe and the nozzles. I used some PVC cement to glue the pipe onto the brass fitting, making sure it was nice and secure. I let that dry for a few hours – didn’t want it falling apart when I turned on the pressure washer!

Once the cement was dry, I attached one of the nozzles to the end of the PVC pipe. I started with the smallest one, just to be safe. I hooked everything up to the pressure washer and gave it a test run. Water shot out, which was a good sign, but it didn't really have that "jet" feel I was going for.

So, I switched to a slightly larger nozzle. This time, the water came out with a bit more force. I aimed it at a bucket to see how it would perform. Not bad, but still not quite what I wanted. I kept going through the nozzles, trying different sizes until I found one that gave me a good balance of power and control.

Finally, I felt like I had something that might actually work. I took my homemade drain jet and went to the clogged drain. I carefully inserted the nozzle into the drain and turned on the pressure washer. At first, nothing seemed to happen. But then, I started to feel the jet working its way through the clog. The water started to drain slowly, and then, all of a sudden, whoosh! The clog was gone!

I was so stoked! My DIY drain jet actually worked. It wasn't pretty, but it got the job done. I ran the water for a few minutes to make sure everything was clear, and sure enough, the drain was flowing perfectly.

Lessons learned? Definitely worth trying to make your own tools if you're in a pinch. Also, start with smaller nozzles and work your way up – you don't want to damage your pipes. And wear eye protection! That water can splash back with some serious force.

Overall, I'd say this was a successful project. Saved me a call to the plumber, and now I have a handy little tool for any future clogs. Not bad for a Saturday afternoon, right?