| As a plumber, I'm well aware of the reasons | | | | a sign of water hammer, which is caused from closing |
| homeowners are afraid to tinker with their plumbing, | | | | a valve to quickly. This is also a simple repair but may |
| mistakes are extremely costly where water damage | | | | require some soldering skills. Purchase a water |
| is concerned. There are many simple DIY (do it | | | | hammer arrestor from a plumbing supply store and |
| yourself) plumbing repairs that homeowners are more | | | | install it close to the fixture according to the |
| than capable of making with only a few simple tools | | | | manufactures specifications. |
| and a little knowledge. | | | | Poor water flow from a faucet - Little pressure or |
| How to repair a running toilet - If your toilet | | | | unusual spray patterns are a common symptom of a |
| continually runs or does give a good flush when the | | | | partially blocked aerator. A pair of pliers is all that is |
| handle is pressed the you are likely in need of a new | | | | needed to remove and clean out any debris in the |
| flapper. A toilet flapper is a low cost repair part | | | | aerator's screen. If the aerator is to worn a |
| widely available from any hardware store and can be | | | | replacement is very affordable. |
| replaced in under a minute by unhooking the chain | | | | Most repairs are easy enough for the average |
| from the handle and from the overflow tube. | | | | homeowner with the proper tools as long as your |
| Stopping banging in your pipes - Noisy pipes are often | | | | willing to try. |