Plumbing repairs for absolute beginners : step by step guide on how to perform most of the common plumbing repairs in and around the house (including 30 plumbing repairs you can do at home)

With the average cost of everyday plumbing repairs costing $175-$450, it makes sense that you are on a quest to learning how to do your own repairs to lower this cost! Indeed, although there are some plumbing repairs that should only be done by professionals, some, and the most common ones are easy to do and you don’t have to fork $175-$450 for them! But which simple repairs can you do? What do you need to do different plumbing repairs? How do you do the different repairs well? Do you need to worry about your safety and if so, what measures should you take to remain safe? At what point do you call a plumber? If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you so keep reading to discover to learn how you can stop spending a fortune on simple plumbing repairs that you can do on your own! More precisely, you will discover: Different parts of the plumbing system and how they all work The benefits of learning how to do your own plumbing repairs The tools that you must have How the flush toilet works Some of the toilet repairs you can try How to fix the common bathroom shower and tub problems How to repair faulty faucets, kitchen taps and sprayers Some of the common sink and outdoor faucets problems and how to repair them How to repair different drainage issues around the house The common pipe issues and how to repair them And much more! Even though you’ve always felt plumbing is complicated, this book will make you realize that you can actually do most of the plumbing repairs! Introduction Understanding the Different Parts of a Plumbing System Pipes and Other Plumbing Fittings Plumbing Fixtures The Drainage System Importance of Timely Plumbing Repairs Must-Have Plumbing Tools Toilet Repairs How Does a Flush Toilet Work? 1. Fixing a Toilet That Does Not Flush Fully 2. Stop Your Toilet from Running after a Flush 3. Tightening a Loose Toilet Seat 4. Fixing a Toilet that Fills Up Slowly 5. Plunging a Clogged Toilet Fixing Bathroom Shower and Tub Problems 6. Repairing a Leaky 3 Handle Tub or Shower Faucet 7. Repairing a Faulty Shower Diverter Valve 8. Fixing a Clogged Shower Head 9. Repairing a Shower that Won’t Turn Off Completely 10. Fixing a Hand Shower That Leaks After Turning On Water 11. Fixing a Hand Shower that Leaks With The Water Turned Off Repairing Faulty Kitchen Taps, Faucets, and Sprayers 12. Repairing a Pullout Faucet That Won’t Retract 13. Repairing a Clogged Diverter Valve 14. Fixing Low Water Pressure in the kitchen 15. Fixing a Leaky Kitchen Tap or Sprayer Sinks and Outdoor Faucet Repairs 16. How to Fix a Loose Sink 17. How to Fix a Leaky Sink 18. Fixing a Clogged Kitchen Sink 19. Repairing a Leaky Outdoor Faucet 20. Fixing a Frozen Outdoor Faucet Drainage Repairs for Tubs, Showers, Floor Drains, and More 21. How to Unblock a Clogged Shower/Tub Drain 22. Repairing a Broken Underground Drainage Pipe 23. How to Repair a Broken Shower Drain in a Concrete Slab 24. How to Fix a Smelly Floor Drain 25. How to Repair a Leaky Plunger-type Drain on Your Tub Handling Pipe Repairs 26. How to Repair a Leaky PVC Pipe Using Fiberglass Resin Cloth or Tape 27. Repairing PVC Pipes Using Epoxy 28. How to Replace a Part of a PVC Pipe 29. Repairing a Burst Metal Pipe Using a Pipe Patch Kit 30. How to Repair Leaky Pipe Joints using Silicone Caulk Conclusion