Plumbing is one of the most crucial parts of a home. Whether it’s your bathroom or kitchen, having a functional plumbing system is essential for any homeowner. However, homeowners are often confronted with plumbing issues that require professional help.

Water leakage is one of the most common plumbing issues that house owners can easily resolve. The US Environmental Protection Agency reports that these common household leakages can waste approximately   900 billion gallons  of water nationwide annually. Fortunately, simple DIY plumbing projects can save you time and money in the long run. Linear Shower Tray

If your toilet is clogged, the cause can be anything from a larger piece of waste being lodged in the bowl to a foreign object like a toy or paper towel. To figure out what’s causing the blockage, remove the lid on your tank and look inside. If you see something floating around, remove it with an old screwdriver.

If you don’t spot anything immediately, remove any other parts that remain above water level and look for obstructions. If you’re still not seeing anything obvious, try using compressed air to blast out the obstructions, preventing water from flowing into your toilet bowl.

One of the easiest DIY plumbing repairs is replacing a leaky faucet and installing a new one. It can save you money and keep your kitchen looking good. When   installing a faucet , turn off the water supply to the faucet. Then remove the handle and take off the cover plate by unscrewing it.

Once this is done, you should be able to pull out the stem from its seat, exposing both screws and holding it in place. Remove those with a screwdriver so that all three pieces of hardware, the stem, washer, and retainer ring, are loose and ready for replacement.

Once all parts are removed, reverse these steps when installing a faucet into the new positions.

If your shower drain is clogged and you’re confident it’s not too deep or large, try using a plunger to remove the debris. You can use any standard household plunger or one designed for unclogging drains. If you don’t have access to a regular household plunger, soak newspaper in water and stuff it into the drain, followed by your head covered with a plastic baggie.

You can use a drain snake on both floor drains and tubs because it has flexible coils that allow it to bend around corners. It will come in handy if you notice more than one object blocking your bathtub drain. You can remove multiple items at once.

Using chemical drain cleaners is another simple way of clearing out clogs in your bathroom sink, bathtub, and toilet.

A garbage disposal is a great addition to any kitchen, but it’s not without its faults. They can often seem like a pain in the neck because they get clogged easily, making them difficult to use. Therefore, knowing how to unclog the garbage disposal is necessary before you run into trouble with yours.

To begin with, try using warm water and dish soap as an initial step for cleaning out your disposal unit. It will help loosen up whatever has been stuck inside of it so that you can easily remove it with your hands or a pair of tongs.

Shutting off the water at your main valve is a great way to stop a flood or save yourself from paying an expensive plumber. According to Forbes, hiring a plumber for repair work can   cost around $400  for general repairs. However, major plumbing work can cost from a few hundred to thousands of dollars.

It can also be helpful if you need to make a few changes around your house. It means you won’t have to worry about figuring out how everything works before turning anything back on again.

Shutting off the main valve behind your toilet will shut off all of the water coming into your home. However, shutting down the main valve under your kitchen sink will cut off all the water from those sources. You may need some help lifting heavy objects to reach these valves, so make sure no one is in danger or could get hurt trying this step.

While the plumbing in your home may seem like a complex maze of pipes, fixing a leaky faucet or broken toilet is relatively simple. If you have some basic DIY skills and can follow directions, there’s no reason why you can’t tackle some basic plumbing repairs on your own.

But what do you do when one of those pipes breaks? That’s when things get tricky and expensive. Repairing major leaks in your home’s plumbing system will likely require a professional plumber. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some things every homeowner should know how to handle.

One common problem most homeowners face is an overflow pipe in their toilet tank. This pipe allows water inside your tank into an overflow tube when there isn’t enough space for all the water. This issue could cause damage to walls behind toilets or even lead to flooding if left untreated long enough.

The P-trap under your sink is a crucial piece of plumbing. It keeps waste materials from entering your pipes and causing problems like flooding or foul odors. The most common cause of a leaky P-trap is corrosion on the pipe that connects it to the drain. Other causes include loose fittings, cheap materials, and sediment buildup in the trap.

Fixing a leaky connection is simple if you know how to do it. First, remove the existing trap with pliers, then screw in a new one with an adjustable wrench until it’s tight enough not to leak anymore.

Then replace everything else as needed. To prevent future leaks from happening again, be sure to keep all connections tight. Also, make sure there isn’t much sediment buildup inside any part of your plumbing system. You can use vinegar or baking soda if necessary.

If you’re not a professional plumber, then you’re probably tired of paying for repairs that aren’t covered by your insurance and aren’t worth calling in the pros. Yet, according to data by KitchenInfinity, plumbers were required by nearly 12 million Americans more than three times between 2021 and 2022.

While some plumbing issues are beyond the skills of many homeowners, several common fixes require only a few tools and a little time.

Outside Drain Clogged With Leaves Although you may need to call a professional for some issues, most plumbing repairs are easy enough for a DIYer to handle. In addition, you may be surprised by how much less expensive it is than hiring an expert.