Saving is a big part of our life, whether it be for future, education, shopping or travel plans. So why not save by doing the basic activities such as toilet and tap repairs? 

Though plumbing activities look very difficult and challenging, some of the plumbing activities can be performed by even a beginner. But if you are facing some problems in DIY than you can hire a professional plumbers. Here is a list of DIY plumbing tricks to deal with toilet and tap repairs.

•  Leaking toilet:

There can be many reasons behind a Leaking toilet, some of which can be:

Faulty flush valve 

Excessive water level in the flush tank

Fault in toilet flush valve 

All of these you can easily repair by replacing them or tightening the valves. Before performing any simple or complex plumbing make sure to turn off the water flow, it is not just a precautionary measure but it will also make your work a lot easier.

• Leaking tap:

 Depending on the designs, the taps are single-handle or double- handle. Usually one might need to change the valve in case of a leaking or dripping tap.

• Leaking sink tap:

Leaks in such taps usually occur from the water spout or from their handle, taps can be single-handled or double-handle. In case of a single handle tap, you need to first remove the handle and then remove the mechanism. You will either have to replace the seal or change the entire mechanism. Having a repair kit by your side will save you a lot of time.

• Leaking Toilet seat:

You might find that water is leaking from around the lower body of your toilet seat, this can be happening due to a shift in the seat which in turn cracks the wax seal and causes the water to seep out from underneath. But don't you worry, this problem can be fixed by simply twisting the seat back into its position.To fix this problem, sit on the toilet and twist it back into position. If the leaking continues then there is a chance you might have to change the wax ring. 

• Clogs:

Plunger is one of the most common and cost effective methods of unclogging the toilet and drains. But if the plunger proves to be ineffective then we have other tools specifically designed to remove the clog.  The zip- it drain cleaning tool, snake and the bottlebrush are some of the tools specifically designed to remove the clog from drains, sinks and drain pipe. You can also take help from Drain Unblocking Plumber.

Before starting any DIY project make sure to be prepared, stock up all the necessary plumbing tools before the emergency arises. Some of the plumbing tools are:

• Pipe wrench and Basin wrench
• Adjustable wrench
• Channel-lock pliers
• Auger also known as snake 
• Hacksaw
• Screwdriver set
• Nut driver also known as socket wrench
• Plunger

DIY activities can save you a lot of money and at the same time keep those muscles active, but don't wait for a faucet to start making noise or for your toilets to leak and clog, always do a routine check and change all the loose, old or cracked nuts and tubes. This habit will help you avoid damage and annoying situations. You can get best plumbing services by professionals.