Plumbing FAQ

Does a leaky faucet keep you up at night? Are you intimidated by the thought of fixing a clogged garbage disposal? If these things describe you then read on to find out how you can fix that leaky faucet, unclog your garbage disposal and fix other common household plumbing problems on your own.

Leaky Faucet

One of the most common plumbing issues is the leaky faucet. The constant dripping sound can keep us awake at night, slowly increase our water bills and leave rust or hard water deposits on our pricey hardware. However, fixing a leaky faucet is often a do-it-yourself project. Watch this video from Lowes to learn how you can repair your own leaky faucet.

 

 

Clogged Garbage Disposal

If you have a garbage disposal and kids then you’ve probably experienced at least one clog. While it may sound scary to fix an item with whirling blades, it is actually quite simple. Just make sure you disconnect the garbage disposal power supply first!

 

 

Replacing the Garbage Disposal

Believe it or not, replacing the garbage disposal is actually a quick and relatively easy DIY project. When you combine this video from The Home Depot with the instructions included with your new garbage disposal, you’ll have all the information you need to replace your old garbage disposal.

 

 

Connecting the Ice Machine

Does the home appliance store want to charge you $60 to connect the ice machine on your new refrigerator to the water line? If so, save yourself the money and watch this video on how you can make this connection yourself.

 

 

Decreased Water Pressure in Your Shower

If you’ve noticed a decrease in water pressure while showering, don’t rush out to buy a new showerhead. The fix may be as simple as cleaning the showerhead or replacing its filter. You can also increase the life of your showerhead by cleaning it regularly.

 

 

Toilet Repair Kit

Does your toilet run nonstop? If so, you may need to replace the guts of the toilet. The guts are the internal parts that can be found in the tank. This is one of the easiest plumbing DIY projects and toilet repair kits can be found at your local hardware store or from any of the big box stores.

 

 

Snaking Your Toilet

Sometimes a plunger is not strong enough to fix a nasty toilet clog. Instead of calling the local plumber to come snake your toilet, you can do it yourself. The closet auger, which is the tool needed to complete this DIY plumbing project, can be found at your local hardware store for under $50.