Water is the source of life, though it can be the cause of frustration for anyone that is dealing with a plumbing issue.There are not many things more devastating to a house faster than a major plumbing problem unfixed.

Noisy pipes that make squeaking or hammering sounds are an easy do-it-yourself project. You must anchor any exposed pipe.

If your toilet gets clogged, there is a low level of water in toilet, and a plunger is not doing the trick, you may fix the problem by dumping warm water from a bucket into your toilet from about waist level. Repeat this procedure if necessary as the water goes back to a lower level.

Don’t put oil, oil or grease down your drains. This is primarily true if you are someone who has a garbage disposals because the fat can make the blades go slower and less freely. Make certain you dispose of all oils away from the sink.

Dish Soap

By regularly using a mixture of dish soap, cherry pits and dish soap, you can make sure that your garbage disposal is running well and smelling so clean it could be new.

Pour baking soda followed by vinegar down your bathtub drain once a month. Plug the opening or cover it with a cloth while the chemical reaction to occur. After a few minutes, clear the pipes out with a gallon of boiling water. This simple solution can break up clogs caused by clearing out hair to soap scum.

Ensure that your sink’s overflow holes aren’t clogged up. Clear the overflow holes periodically when you are doing your periodic checks for problems and things that need to be repaired.

Installing efficient shower heads could save you tons of money when it comes to your energy bill. Most of the hot water we use is in the home is used while showering. By installing shower heads that are energy-efficient, you can save up to $100 or more a year per shower head in your house.

Kitchen Sink

If there is unwanted water draining into the dishwasher, check the connection on your kitchen sink. The hose connecting the kitchen sink and the dishwasher has to go upward before going back down so that there is no mixing between fixtures.

Good education and preparation are the key to avoiding plumbing woes. When a homeowner knows a few things about plumbing, he is going to make smart decisions when dealing with plumbing problems. Also, that savvy homeowner who researches everything and prepares for undertaking a plumbing issue before it really begins is better able to repair the problem more quickly and easily.