TIP! You don’t want to end up with frozen pipes, so take preventive action, such as wrapping outside pipes with insulation, and keeping indoor temperatures above freezing at all times. Obviously, frozen pipes occur due to freezing environmental conditions. Having good working plumbing is an important part of managing your home. There may be times, […]

TIP! Wait until a job is done before you pay for it. A plumber might ask you for part of the money before starting the job but you should never pay more than half. Plumbing skills are an advantageous addition to anyone’s skill set. It shows that you care about proper upkeep and that you […]

TIP! If you have a frozen pipe, turn on the nearest faucet so the water has an escape route when the pipe starts to thaw. This will relive some of the pressure, and could prevent cracks from appearing. A lot of people feel that attending to their own plumbing needs is too hard. With the […]

TIP! If your pipes make squeaking and hammering noises, it may be very simple to fix. You simply have to securely fasten any pipes that are exposed. Now is the time to finally learn more about plumbing. Maybe you have always wanted to learn a bit about it, but just never had the time available. […]

TIP! Keep your plumbing flowing by maintaining a temperature above 32 degrees and wrapping up any exposed pipe works. Pipes will begin to freeze as soon as they reach freezing temperatures. How much knowledge do you have when it comes to plumbing? Do you see your current knowledge as a foundation to build upon, or […]