Three DIY plumbing jobs every homeowner can do

It’s no secret that owning a home can be expensive. The upkeep and maintenance that needs paying for can add up. These days it is more important than ever to find ways to save, which means that it is important for homeowners to find ways to fix things themselves.

Plumbing is something that many people can do themselves for certain jobs. It is a good idea to see which ones you can do yourself. Inevitably some will require a professional, and they can be found all over the country, from Manchester plumbers to Guildford based drain services when it’s something complicated like a blocked sewer drain where the right tools are needed.

For some simple jobs, a cheaper DIY solution will often do the trick. This article talks through some of the easy jobs that homeowners can do themselves to save some money.

Replacing hardware

Saving water is essential these days, so it’s important to replace shower heads and faucets with low-flow versions. It’s easy to save water and money in the process by making the switch. These adjustments are easy enough to make without having to pay a plumber to come in and do it.

All that’s needed is some plumber’s tape that will seal the fittings when the new head is attached plus some elbow grease and they’ll all be swapped out in a matter of minutes.

Blocked toilet 

A blocked toilet may be caused by something that is above a non-plumber’s capabilities. However, before calling one in, it’s worth trying to fix the blockage independently, as it may be quite simple.

In some cases, one can even wait for the toilet to unclog itself if it is something that doesn’t usually happen. If waiting doesn’t work, a drain snake can help, running it through the toilet until it reaches the blockage.

In some cases, it’s even possible to solve the problem without any tools and simply pour some vinegar and baking soda into the toilet and let it sit. It will dissolve many clogs and get things running again.

If tge toilet still keeps experiencing blockages repeatedly then it is time to call in a professional to investigate and fix the problem for good.

Replace a tub drain 

If a tub is old then yet may have a drain that allows water to leak around it and get under the tub itself. This can lead to an expensive problem. Most people can replace an old tub drain themselves without too many issues and reseal that area so no water leaks outside the drain.

A special tool is needed to remove a tub drain, but it can be obtained at any hardware store with some putty as well. The drain can be removed, the putty put in to seal it so no water passes through, and the drain replaced drain with a new one. It shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes to do something like this.

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