Hi April!
Many of us here are grouchy older men, so having a younger lady trainee is a nice change of pace.
There are some other gals on here, and also on another related forum focusing on plumbing.
So nice that you are helping your mom in her 120 year old house!
I am funny and sarcastic, hope I did not offend you, I am on here to help but also to laugh.
Ask your questions, give more info than you think you need to, every bit of info and detail helps diagnose your problems.
AND POST PICTURES OF EVERYTHING, that will help folks here to analyze and diagnose at least as well as lengthy shaggy dog stories about repair issues.