Category Archives: Quick Fix

Let’s be honest: no one wants to have to call a plumber. Whether you’re worried about the cost or just think it would be faster to handle everything yourself, it’s no surprise that many homeowners still turn to DIY plumbing hacks when faced with a plumbing problem. Unfortunately, those well-meaning attempts tend to backfire. We get reams of calls from homeowners who need our help after their own plumbing fixes fail, and most of them end up paying more than they would have if they'd called in the pros on day one. Today, we’ll go over four examples of DIY plumbing gone wrong  and why each of them is so disastrous.

In a perfect world, even the smallest plumbing problems would be handled by a professional plumber. In the real world, though, many folks end tackling minor plumbing jobs on their own. There’s nothing wrong with doing this – as long as you do it right. Start by reading our list of DIY plumbing tips for Windsor homeowners like you.

Has your sink faucet been slowly dripping water for weeks now? Maybe it’s been even longer than that. It might not seem like a big deal at first, but if you don’t get it fixed, it could cost you hundreds of dollars in unnecessary water bills. The good news is that this is a relatively easy problem to solve. If you’re lucky, you might not even need to call a plumber. Follow our guide below to troubleshoot your leaky faucet and see if you can fix it on your own.