If you want to practice fix-it-yourself plumbing, you must know the basics at least. You must understand how to unclog a toilet or clean out a drainpipe. If you know the basics, you can easily handle the minor do-it-yourself plumbing projects, such as the aforementioned scenarios. However, sometimes the problems are a little more complex. Sometimes, the harsh drain cleaners are a worry to have sitting around the house. Breathing with their strong smell in the air sometimes becomes unbearable.
Tips For Fix It Yourself Plumbing
Following are the tips that can prove quite helpful in some very simple do-it-yourself plumbing projects. It will also give you an idea when is the time to call a professional.
- Harsh drain cleaners are not good to use if you have children or pets in the house. Instead, it is prudent to use a new toilet plunger to unclog those stubborn drains.
- If there is a single sink, this process can work perfectly. However, if there are double sinks, this process may sound a bit tricky.
- In case of double sinks, you will need a total of two plungers. Therefore, it is recommended that you allow someone else to help you.
- You can plunge on the sink that is clogged while your friend uses one plunger to secure the air from exiting out of the properly working side.
- This process might take some time, but it is much safer than using harsh drain cleaners.
Again, when you are plunging a sink, you must take special care not to push so hard that you damage the sink.
William Samson has written many more articles about kitchen and bathroom plumbing.
