Simple Fixes You Can Try Yourself
Some plumbing problems are genuinely cheap and easy. Here's the honest, step-by-step version — and if it's not for you, we're one call away.
How to Replace a Toilet Flapper
Running toilet? This is almost always the fix, and it's a $5-10 part you can swap in about 10 minutes.
Easy · 20–30 minutesHow to Replace a Toilet Fill Valve
If a new flapper didn't fix a running or slow-filling toilet, the fill valve is the next likely cause — still a cheap, DIY-friendly fix.
Moderate · 30–45 minutesHow to Pull and Reset a Toilet
Sometimes we need a toilet pulled for access to the drain line underneath. Doing this yourself before we arrive avoids the access charge.
Easy · 10–15 minutesHow to Pull a P-Trap
Clearing a clog or need drain access under a sink? Removing the P-trap is a simple, tool-light job most homeowners can handle.
Very Easy · 5 minutesHow to Clean or Replace a Faucet Aerator
Weak or sputtering flow from one faucet is almost always the aerator, not the plumbing. Cheapest fix in the house.
Moderate to Hard · 1–2 hours, longer in a tight cabinetHow to Replace a Kitchen or Bathroom Faucet
A full faucet swap is more involved than the other guides here — this is the realistic view of what's actually required, not a sales pitch either way.
Easy · 30–45 minutesHow to Flush Your Water Heater
Annual maintenance that actually extends the life of a tank water heater — sediment buildup is the #1 reason tanks fail early.
Easy · 15–30 minutesHow to Unclog a Kitchen Sink
Slow or fully stopped kitchen sink? Most clogs here are grease and food buildup, and there's a right order to try fixing it.
Easy · 15–20 minutesHow to Unclog a Shower or Tub Drain
Almost always hair. Here's how to clear it without reaching for a chemical drain cleaner.
Moderate · 20–40 minutesHow to Fix a Dripping Faucet
A drip is usually a worn-out internal part, not a reason to replace the whole faucet. Cheaper fix than you'd think.
Very Easy · 10 minutesHow to Replace a Showerhead
One of the easiest, cheapest upgrades in the house — better pressure or a new style in about 10 minutes.
Easy · 10–15 minutesHow to Clear a Jammed Garbage Disposal
Humming but not spinning, or dead silent? Most jams clear in a few minutes without calling anyone — but never put your hand inside.
Easy · 15–20 minutesHow to Fix a Dishwasher That Won't Drain
Standing water in the bottom of the dishwasher after a cycle is almost always one of a few simple causes — often not the dishwasher's fault at all.
Very Easy · 5 minutesHow to Keep Your Garbage Disposal Smelling Fresh
Bad smell from the disposal is buildup, not a mystery. A couple minutes of maintenance clears it up.