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A few things can be easy to fix, but others are sometimes more difficult. It does not matter what your circumstances are, it remains important that you know some plumbing basics so you can deal with issues as they arise.

If a water pipe freezes, you should turn the on tap that is nearest to the pipe to ensure the water has a place to get out when the pipe thaws out. This assists you in relieving pressure within the pipe, and could stop any bursting from occurring, which can prevent additional damage to your home.

If one of your water pipes freezes, turn on the tap to the faucet nearest the pipe so that the water has somewhere to exit as the pipe thaws. This gives the pressure somewhere to go, and can keep them from bursting.

Use a strainer over your sink drain to catch food and other bits of material. Otherwise, you will likely get a clogged drain. Each time a filter is clogged, it should be cleaned. Bathtub strainers need regular cleaning as well.

 [http://www.addabazz.com/index.php?p=blogs/viewstory/1238426 Things You Can Do Around The Home To Maintain Your Plumbing] If your garbage disposal is having problems, don't give in to the desire to attempt a fix by reaching down into the disposal. Even when the garbage disposal is turned off they can be dangerous. Use a guide or the Internet to locate a blueprint of your disposal, or a troubleshooting manual.

  Check for floor damage around your toilet. If the floor around your toilet feels softer than the rest of the floor in your bathroom, there's damage you need to address. Sit in a reversed position, putting one foot on each side of the toilet and shift your weight from side to side to check if the floor feels slightly unstable. Discovering this issue sooner can mean big savings for your checking account, as compared to finding out about it later.

Put strainers in the bottoms of your drains to stop any clogging agents from escaping down the drain. Clean your kitchen strainer often, particularly if you can see debris accumulating. Strainers placed in a bathtub can be cleaned periodically.

If you want to make sure your garbage disposal is going to be around as long as the house it is inside of, make sure you clean it often. Using lemon rinds and cherry pits mixed with dish soap will help keep your garbage disposal operating efficiently and smelling fresh.

If you want to make sure your garbage disposal is going to be around as long as the house it is inside of, make sure you clean it often. By regularly "cleaning" the disposal with lemon rinds, cherry pits and dish soap, you can make sure that your garbage disposal is running well and smelling so clean it could be new.

The key to avoid plumbing problems is a combination of technical knowledge and access to the requisite materials. The homeowner who learns a little bit about plumbing is more likely to make wise decisions and avoid dangerous plumbing situations. The owner who does research and prepares for a problem before it happens will more easily repair the problem quickly.