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- | + | Water may be the source of all life, but it can also be a nemesis to the frustrated homeowner dealing with plumbing problems. Next to a natural disaster, the one thing that can ruin your home is a major plumbing issue. Fortunately for you, there are a ton of things you can do to prevent these nightmares and to fix them when they happen. | |
If you have a pipe that freezes, you should turn on the faucet that is close to the pipe; this way, the water has a place to go. As such, bursting can be halted, saving you from even more costly damages. | If you have a pipe that freezes, you should turn on the faucet that is close to the pipe; this way, the water has a place to go. As such, bursting can be halted, saving you from even more costly damages. | ||
- | + | You do not give the plumber all the money until he is finished with his work. You might have to give them a deposit, but do not give them the entire sum of money until you are sure they have done a good job. You will feel better paying the bill when you are completely satisfied with the job. | |
- | + | If you aren't having any luck using a plunger on a clogged toilet, you may want to try pouring warm water into it from waist high. Once the water is lower, do this again. | |
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. Put a foot on each side of the toilet and put weight on each side, if you have any give you may have damage. When you have a problem like this to deal with, the earlier you detect it, the less expensive it will be to take care of. | 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. Put a foot on each side of the toilet and put weight on each side, if you have any give you may have damage. When you have a problem like this to deal with, the earlier you detect it, the less expensive it will be to take care of. | ||
- | If | + | If your home runs on well water and you notice any orange or pink stains in your fixtures or tub, this is because of iron in your water. You can deal with use by using a water softener, which is something you can get on your own at a local retailer, or by hiring a professional to come out. |
- | If you have multiple plumbing problems, schedule all of them to be fixed together. It can be tempting to call a plumber each time you have a minor problem, but saving plumbing work for one time allows you to put money aside for the repairs. It is a lot more cost effective as you will only be paying for one call-out fee instead of multiple trips. | + | [https://groups.diigo.com/group/usen-bjhm Plumbing 101: Tending To Your Pipes Like A Pro] If you have multiple plumbing problems, schedule all of them to be fixed together. It can be tempting to call a plumber each time you have a minor problem, but saving plumbing work for one time allows you to put money aside for the repairs. It is a lot more cost effective as you will only be paying for one call-out fee instead of multiple trips. |
- | [http:// | + | [http://www.dailystrength.org/people/3159020/journal/6855900 Plumbing Tips And Tricks You Need To Read] Maintain smooth functioning of the drain in your bathtub by dropping baking soda and then vinegar down it on a monthly basis. Cover the drain with a plug or rag as you wait for the chemical reaction between the vinegar and baking soda to happen in your pipes. Allow some time to pass, then follow up by pouring down boiling hot water. Doing this will help rid your pipes of disgusting soap scum and blockages. |
- | + | Be sure that the overflow holes are free of debris. Overflow holes drain sink that fill too full and may go unnoticed until they are needed. [http://fr8pals.com/group/29235 Things A Plumber May Be Able To Do That You Cannot] It's essential to know some basics about general plumbing and the specific plumbing in your home. | |
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