Solving Home Plumbing Problems

Product Description

Expert advice for homeowners. Plumbing is often a mystery to most homeowners. As a result, faucets drip, toilets clog and pipes leak because of the hesitation to take on the repair project or call a plumber. Solving Home Plumbing Problems helps reluctant do-it-yourself homeowners understand and be successful with home plumbing jobs. Written in a jargon-free and accessible style, this handbook includes the most common situations plumbers are called in to fix. Illustrated with 80 color line drawings, the book covers:Plumbing toolsUnderstanding the plumbing systemWorking with water pipes: copper/ plastic/steelCutting and soldering pipeMaintaining drainsFixing common leaksRepairing all types of faucetsInstalling appliances and sprinkler systemsRemodeling the bathroomWorking with wells and septic tanksRepairing outdated plumbing fixturesMaking quick fixes for minor emergenciesSolving Home Plumbing Problems belongs on the bookshelf (or even better at the workbench) in every home.