Professional plumbers are great people with a fantastic skillset, but if you're a homeowner it's important to know how to do basic maintenance of your plumbing systems yourself. I've been figuring this out for thirty years, and I've started this blog to share my self-taught expertise on home plumbing maintenance--including plenty on how you know when it's definitely time to call in the professionals! I'll also be reviewing plumbing services around the country, based on my own personal experience and that of my friends and family. Need a plumber, or simply some advice on going it alone? Read on and enjoy!
When you're sitting at home, and everything is quiet, can you hear an unusual "hissing" noise? You may imagine it's in your head, but it may get a little louder when you're close to an internal wall. Could this be a water leak, and if so, what should you do next?
Locating the Pipes
Many of the pipes that connect your mains supply to your kitchen and bathroom may be routed through the gaps between your drywalls.
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