Plumbing Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
When you own a home, you can expect to run into leaky faucets or clogged sinks from time to time. When those times come or when emergencies arise, it is important to have tools on hand that can help. Here are a few plumbing essentials that all homeowners should keep in the house.
Plunger
The fear that strikes when a toilet begins to back up is like no other. The last thing you want when this happens is to be caught without a plunger. And your guests will appreciate it as well.
Plumber’s Tape
Sometimes connecting joints leak slightly. If you have already tightened them and the leaking persists, plumber’s tape can do just the trick. Simply wrap it around the connection in question a few times and you should be good to go.
Plumber’s Putty
Pipes can develop cracks or small holes with age and wear. When you start to notice this, plumber’s putty is a great short-term solution. It creates a waterproof seal that should prolong the life of the pipe until it can be replaced by a professional.
Pipe Wrench
A loose pipe fitting can be the source of a leak. Tightening these fittings can take a bit of strength and a pipe wrench can help. Pipe wrenches are tough, cast-iron tools with adjustable jaws that allow you to tighten any pipe or connection.
Bucket
A five-gallon bucket is a tool that can contain messes while working on pipes. They can also buy you time by catching leaks until they can be fixed. Buckets are cheap and easy to find at any home improvement store.
At the end of the day, not every plumbing issue will warrant a call to your plumber. If you keep these tools on hand, you will be equipped to handle most non-emergencies.
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