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Prices are rising on everything, so it makes sense to save money on household repairs that can be do-it-yourself (DIY) jobs. Some jobs require the services of a professional, but there are some plumbing jobs that can be handled if the right tools are readily available. When tackling a do-it-yourself plumbing job, it’s good to read as much as possible about the task at hand, and ask professionals in the field or people that are handy to be on stand-by just in case. Many times the staff at a local hardware store can be a wealth of information and assistance.

The following is a list of the needed tools for any DIY plumber:

•Plumbing snake – for stopped up drains a plumbing snake is often the answer. It is a long metal flexible tool that is threaded down the drain to clear out any clogs and debris. It is flexible so it can bend through pipes.

•Plumbing putty – this non-hardening putty is used to seal plumbing fixtures in place. It is used around faucets, sinks, and any other items that need to be sealed tightly to prevent water seepage and kept in place.

•Plumbers tape – tape that is wrapped around the threads of pipes to make them water tight. It is a thin, white tape that is made of Teflon.

•Slip-joint pliers – pliers that can be adjusted into a position that will increase or decrease the opening or width of the pliers as used.

•Locking pliers – when the job calls for clamping a fixture, the locking pliers will hold the bolts or pipes. A screw on the handle of the pliers opens and closes the jaws.

•Basin wrench – in order to fit around nuts and other fixtures, these wrenches have long handles and an opening, or jaw that swivels. This enables the wrench to reach into tight spaces to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts.

•Adjustable wrench – a wrench that can open or close so that it fits nuts and bolts that have sides that are flat. A DIY will need a 10 inch handle wrench, which can be used for most jobs.

•Pipe wrench – these wrenches grip and turn pipes that are threaded. The jaws adjust open or closed to fit the pipe fitting.

•Pipe cutters – the cutters have a sharp cutting wheel to cut through copper and steel pipes. There are also pipe cutters that will cut plastic tubing that are flexible or rigid depending on need.

Although DIY plumbing is more cost effective sometimes contacting a 24 hour professional plumber makes more sense. The option is yours. Hopefully the list above helps you make the best decision based on the job.

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