Solving Home Plumbing Problems

Expert advice for homeowners.

Plumbing is often a mystery to most homeowners. As a result, faucets drip, toilets clog and pipes leak because of the hesitation to take on the repair project or call a plumber.

Solving Home Plumbing Problems helps reluctant do-it-yourself homeowners understand and be successful with home plumbing jobs. Written in a jargon-free and accessible style, this handbook includes the most common situations plumbers are called in to fix.

Illustrated with 80 color line drawings, the book covers:

• Plumbing tools
• Understanding the plumbing system
• Working with water pipes: copper/ plastic/steel
• Cutting and soldering pipe
• Maintaining drains
• Fixing common leaks
• Repairing all types of faucets
• Installing appliances and sprinkler systems
• Remodeling the bathroom
• Working with wells and septic tanks
• Repairing outdated plumbing fixtures
• Making quick fixes for minor emergencies

Solving Home Plumbing Problems belongs on the bookshelf (or even better at the workbench) in every home.

Gary Branson worked as a contractor for many years before turning his talents to writing and editing. He worked as an editor of Black & Decker's Home Improvement Series, including Home Plumbing Projects and Repairs, and was senior editor for Family Handyman magazine. He is the author of Popular Mechanics 101 Quick Home Improvement Tips and 125 Ways to Handle Home Emergencies.