Becoming a homeowner does not only pertain to owner of the house, there is more to it. You have to be responsible in keeping and maintaining your home at its best condition. Every single detail of your house needs to be looked at and checked. Some of them should be taken cared of professionals while some can already be done without their help.
A good example of this is the pipe wrench plumbing system for your house. Replacing pipes and water heater can be done easily. But there are other complicated processes that require utmost attention from the pros. If you have to perform major plumbing jobs that would need to secure permits and other important concerns, then this is something that you have to back off. They should be in the hands of professional plumbers. If you think that the changing of pipes is not that complicated and you have the tools to do it, then you can go ahead. Just make sure to observe the proper method of pipe replacement.
You can start with securing the needed materials like rubber tube, screwdriver, flat metal file, water pump pliers, epoxy and more.
Get a bucket, closet auger, flange plunger so you can unclog the toilet. Put water if you do not see any water in the bowl and get rid of plunger to drain it. Perform this if you find the drain too slow or not draining at all. If the plunger does not work well, use the auger to drain it. Twist the crank clockwise and start pushing. Repeat it and if you find an object, you can get it out until the object is out.
The adjustable pipe wrench, brush, wire, gasket, vinegar and other plumbing tools are the best for fixing a leaking tank. Make sure to turn off the water supply valve before you begin the repair. The water tank must be dry and get rid of the fill valve by using the adjustable wrenches as well as removing the fill gasket. Change it with a new one and turn on the supply line so you can check the leaks.
As for those waste lines and drains, if you encounter clogging on these areas, you can use water-pump pliers, drains and auger. Cut the drain trap and put a bucket under it to catch the waste water. Loosen the nut couplings with the use of Locking Pliers. Put few inches of auger to the drainpipe and twist it clockwise. Keep the few inches of exposed cable, twist it clockwise, then push it continuously then get the cable out.
With the help of the tips above, you no longer have to rely on pros for minor plumbing problems in at home. Just make sure that you follow the instructions so you would not have to do the back job later on. You can also read other tips found in magazines and internet for additional directions. In this way, you can gather other DIY plumbing repair jobs.