Water may be the source of all life, but it can also be a nemesis to the frustrated homeowner dealing with plumbing problems. A plumbing problem is one of the worst things that can happen to a home. Luckily, there are many different ways to address plumbing problems before they get bad.
You never want to pay for a job until it is complete, and this goes for a plumber as well. It is customary to put down one-third to one-half of the total cost before the work is started, but do not pay in full until it is complete. It is a good thing to know the plumber did his job as he agreed to before he get’s all of his money.
If a plunger is ineffective, you might be able to do the trick with a bucket of warm water. The water needs to be at a low level again in order to repeat the process.
A strainer should be placed over all the drains in order to gather particles that would just get in the drain and potentially cause stoppage. Kitchen sink strainers should be cleaned every time they collect large food particles. Clean out the bathtup strainer every few days before it becomes clogged.
Don’t pour cooking grease, leftover frying fat or any oils down your sink drain. Whenever they cool, they tend to harden and make clogs inside your Remodeling drains. They’ll also muck up your garbage disposal and cause it to be less efficient. See to it that you dispose the oils away from your sink.
As it is with anything, good preparation and education are keys to avoiding problems, and this holds true with plumbing as well. The savvy homeowner who takes the time to learn even a little about plumbing is better able to make good decisions while avoiding plumbing situations that could become dangerous. Also, a homeowner who researches solutions before working on plumbing will avoid potential disasters.
