MOMMY: THE HANDYMAN

You’re alone and the pipes on your kitchen sink broke, worst your husband won’t be home until dinner. So what will a stay at home do? Call the neighborhood repairman, of course! There goes your hard earned cash. To avoid this incident in the future, moms should learn the ropes in basic in home repair especially plumbing.

Plumbing is one simple problem that we can address if we know what to do and how to do it. A lot of companies offer seminars and work shops for the technical know-how’s, one good investment, don’t you think so?

The leaky faucet problem can be very intimidating but if we just know hot to identify the problem and take into actions the following steps, then good. This would help you save much from your water bill and the environment from water wastage.

1. First is to look closely where the leak is centralized, is it on the faucet itself or just in the handle?
2. Find out first which type of faucet you have before dismantling the faucet for repair or replacement.
3. Turn off the water valve so you can start working on the pipes without water flowing through them.
4. Check the washer or O-ring if it’s already wearing out, common faucet leaks are often due to this. To replace the washer, remove the decorative cap by screwing it off or pulling it depending on the design.
5. Unscrew the packing nut that holds the valve in place by turning it counterclockwise. These valve washers come in many various sizes and shapes so a trip to the hardware store is needed to get the exact washer size.

So there, in case another booboo comes up, you know what to do. No need to panic as you now know how to.