Many homeowners see the value of doing do-it-yourself tasks across the house as a means of saving money. Simple and sophisticated jobs can be readily completed by the homeowner in order to avoid the expense of hiring a specialist. With some basic knowledge and the ability to work with your hands, there are numerous things you can do to add value and functionality to your home.
Taking on a Blocked Drain
The majority of drains in a house become clogged. This is frequently the result of dirt and hair being lodged in the drain line. Typically, the plunger in the kitchen or bathroom sink or the screen that covers the bathtub drain can be readily removed to gain access to the clog. A few straightforward procedures can have the homeowner unclogging their drain and avoiding the need to engage a qualified plumber.
The plunger at the bathroom sink is easily accessible. Simply open the cabinet and look beneath the sink's base for the plunger-moving component. It was most likely screwed in manually and can be readily removed by unthreading the nut. Retrace the stem that controls the plunger's downward and upward movement, then reach into the sink to remove the plunger.
Typically, the plunger will be clogged with loose hair and dirt. It should be cleaned and reinserted into the hole, along with the stem. As previously, tighten the nut and check that the plunger operates easily. Simply remove the screen that covers the drainpipe to unclog a clogged bathtub drain. Hair and debris should be clogged at the point where the screw attaches to the drainpipe. Remove the accumulated trash and clogging hair with pliers or a screwdriver and reattach the screen once it is cleansed.
Unclogging the Kitchen DrainUnclogging the kitchen drain is a little more difficult than unclogging the bathroom drain. Typically, grease and other particles become trapped at the bottom of the P-trap beneath the sink. Before you begin, get a pipe wrench, a bucket, and a towel.
Place the bucket beneath the P-trap, or the bend in the drainpipe beneath the sink. Certain nuts that secure the P-trap are hand tightened and require no more than backing off with the fingers and thumbs. Others require a pipe wrench to tighten, and you will also require a pipe wrench to release them.
Once the threads are removed, the P-trap falls into the bucket, along with the accumulated water in the sink. Drain the blocked materials and grease accumulation. Then reinstall the P-trap in the same manner as before.
Unclogging a bathroom or kitchen drain is a do-it-yourself chore that may save a homeowner a lot of money. By avoiding the need to engage a certified plumber, the homeowner saves money. It's one of the few inexpensive home repair projects. And when completed, this creates a sense of accomplishment.
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