The Complete Guide To Solving Home Plumbing Problems

No homeowner has been left untormented by a dripping faucet, running toilet or leaky pipe. By its very nature, home ownership means having to deal with repairs, both big and small. And the spectre of having to call in plumber or other expensive professional looms large. In this comprehensive guide to fixing the most common plumbing problems, Gary Branson teaches reluctant do-it-yourselfers everything they need to know about how a home plumbing system works, and reveals how most water-related problems can be fixed by following a few basic steps. Included is information on using basic skills to fix faucets, toilets, plugged drains and water heaters. By following the advice in Solving Home Plumbing Problems, homeowners can easily save hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Included in this highly illustrated volume are tips on '¢ how to repair outdated plumbing fixtures '¢ how to solder and work with copper pipe fittings '¢ working with plastic pipes in supply and waste lines '¢ repairing faucets, including cartridge, ball type and compression styles '¢ dealing with small emergencies This is one book no homeowner should be without.(October 2003)