For the new homeowner, especially those who have purchased older homes, the plumbing structure of a home, plumbing can look overwhelming. Often, I have found plumbing to be simple enough that even I can tackle many repairs on my own.
Simplifying it helps me to keep it from being overwhelming. Pipes are one way streets. Water NEVER goes back and forth in the same pipe. A pipe either carries clean water or wastewater.
I have found it easy to replace pipe HOWEVER where it gets complicated is pipes come in many diameters, made of many materials (not to be intermingled) and each material that pipes are made of has it's own connectors or adhesives.
I have found hardware stores to be the best source of advice when working with plumbing BUT before you head to the store it is a good idea to come armed with photos on your cell phone.
How willing are you to learn knowing that the average plumber in the USA charges $150. for a service call and then the clock starts ticking after the $150. service call.
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