Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies – eBooks

From fixing leaks and drips to caulking a tub or shower, to replacing a faucet, you’ll discover how to tackle 40 of the most common plumbing jobs in your home. Easy-to-follow, detailed instructions and hundreds of photos and illustrations guide you through each task. And, you’ll even discover what surprises to expect and how to prepare for them. This user-friendly guide delivers all the help you need to:

Understand your home’s plumbing system
Comply with local plumbing codes
Fill your plumbing toolbox—including safety equipment
Organize, plan, and prepare for your plumbing job
Repair and upgrade faucets of all kinds
Unclog drains, traps, and toilets
Replace toilet parts and fix leaky tanks and bowls
Stop toilet tanks from sweating
Deal with noisy, sweaty, and frozen pipes
Replace a dishwasher or garbage disposal

Complete with a helpful primer on choosing the right pipes and fittings for your project and understanding your home’s supply and drain-waste-vent systems, Plumbing Do-It-Yourself for Dummies is the one tool you must have before starting any household plumbing project.

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