Learning how to make minor plumbing repairs around your home can be empowering, especially for women. You’d be surprised how much water a leaky faucet wastes. That’s bad for your pocketbook. But if you have a few basic hand tools and access to the Internet you might be able to put off calling a plumber until you have a major problem.
Two Places to Go for Faucet Repair Tips
If time is on your side, sign up for a free class at one of the big box hardware stores and get some hands-on training. You’ll learn by doing, although you might not remember everything by the time it’s time to start your project.
Most people are visual learners. While you could read a Plumbing for Dummies sort of book, you’ll get some excellent training by doing a search for “how to repair a leaky faucet” on YouTube. Look for a video that has good camera work and narration. When you find one that’s easy to follow watch it a few times. You can even watch it on a portable device while you’re doing the plumbing work. You’ll be learning the parts of a faucet, how to take it apart and put it back together. Pay attention to the tools you’ll need. Chances are, you already own most of them anyway but here’s a list just in case.
Basic Hand Tools You’ll Need
Most household repairs require these anyway so you’ll be using these for years.
1. Slotted Screwdriver
2. Phillips Screwdriver
3. Allen Wrench
4. Adjustable Wrench
5. Washers
6. Bucket for drainage.
The hardest part of any job you do for the first time is getting started. Once you learn these basic faucet repair tips you’ll be less likely to panic next time you lose an earring down the drain.
One Last Tip
Before starting any plumbing job, remember to turn the water off at the source or you’ll have an even bigger problem. And if you decide to call a plumber make sure it’s a service that gives free estimates first.
Don’t put off getting those plumbing problems fixed to save a few bucks. Contact Bode’s Electric & Plumbing Inc today.
