For some plumbing problems, you’ll want to call in a licensed plumber or a drain and sewer cleaning service. For example, unless you’re skilled at pipe fitting, you’ll probably want to have a plumber replace leaking or damaged pipes, or add runs to new fixtures.

Likewise, when it comes to drain problems, it’s a good idea to try to remedy only those clogs that are close to fixtures.

For blockages farther down the line, resort to a professional drain and sewer cleaner, who will bring in heavy-duty power equipment.

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Plumbing problems are irritating for most homeowners. They often seem too be so minor and yet we have no idea of how to solve them nor which tools we should use. Most frustrating of all is to have a plumber come and fix the problem in a manner of minutes with the same common tools we all have in our tool boxes. If only we knew just what to do and what tools we needed. Here are the basic tools you’ll need and some of the most common problems you are likely to face and are capable of solving.

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