If your pipes are making a racket, there is a simple way to quiet them down. You simply have to securely fasten any pipes that are exposed. It may be necessary to hire a professional to address noisy pipes that are located in less accessible places in your home.

Act quickly if your pipes freeze! Shut off the water and open the faucet, enabling it to drain when it thaws.

Before starting any plumbing project be sure to turn off the main water supply. Water damage can be one of the most expensive things to repair. To minimize damage turn the main water supply off as well as any shut off valves near where you are working. This will save a great deal of hardship later on.

Do not put cooking oils, fat, or grease, down your drain. These fats c