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Chapter 3:

Top Skills 2: Plumbing

Synopsis

Plumbing can almost always be a rather complicated and difficult task to tackle. Therefore, it may be a better option to hire a professional to get the job done correctly and to ensure a suitably lasting effect.

Plumbing

The expertise of a handyman, when it comes to handling plumbing jobs, includes fixing water leaks in kitchens, bathrooms and any other areas where water is the cause of the problem. For a seemingly simple task like changing a faucet, especially if the faucet chosen is a fancy and more decorative styled piece, hiring a plumber to install the unit maybe better than actually trying to tackle the task without any expert knowledge. In almost all instances, what may seem like a simple and straight forward task to the layman, is actually a rather complicated plumbing issue that would be best handled by a professional handyman with plumbing expertise. This is also the most cost effective and timely way of handling any plumbing problem.

Most basic plumbing tool kits would include the following:

• Plunger – this tool should be able to fix most minor blockages without much fuss. It can be used in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens where the blockage is not extensive or serious.
• Hand auger – this tool is usually used when the plunger is not able to deal with the blockage adequately. The design of this tool enables it to be stuffed down into pipes and drains, to unclog any blockages.
• Wrench set – these tools help to deal with leaks and loose pipes and the selection should include a basin wrench, a pipe wrench and an adjustable wrench.
• Tongue and groove pliers – these tools are also known by their brand, which is Channelocks. This tool is used to tighten, loosen, grab, twist or hold anything related to a plumbing problem.