When the plumbing system breaks down, it can be aggravating and cause you to call a plumber which means you will have to wait for a long time for service as well as spend money to fix the problem. Instead of passing the problem off to a plumber, you can handle a few issues yourself. Below is a step by step guide which will help you learn how to handle different plumbing emergencies.

Clogged Drains

One emergency that can be annoying is a clogged sink drain. A sink drain can clog easily and shut down your home operations. You will not be able to wash dishes if your sink is clogged. To fix this problem, us a plumber's snake to try and clear the area. This should work or you can try a mixture of vinegar and baking soda to eliminate the issue. Take half cup of baking soda and 1 cup of vinegar, pour down the drain and chase it with boiling water. This should clear the area and get you back in operation.

Largo, Florida (PRWEB) October 02, 2012 -- SANDITS are the easiest, simplest and most convenient way to reach small and difficult to reach spaces to sand, shape, polish and remove rust and corrosion. SANDITS are reusable and disposable 6-inch “sticks” with each tear-drop shaped end coated with either 120 or 180 sanding grit, bonded with marine-grade epoxy making them perfect for a wide range of uses including:

• Home hobbies such as model making, crafts and jewelry making
• Automotive, motorcycle and bicycle maintenance and repair
• Marine use and wet applications
• Removing rust, corrosion, paint, grime
• Smoothing wood, plastics and metal

“SANDITS have hundreds of uses,” said Paul Werlin, inventor of SANDITS and President of Orion Products. “They’ve been used on boats, motorcycles, wood-working projects, jewelry making, and auto maintenance, just to name a few. Their low cost and unique shape make them ideal for every toolbox and workshop in America."

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) September 11, 2012 -- Faucet aerators mix air with the water, minimizing splashing and reducing the amount of water used (and the energy required to heat hot water) without reducing the effectiveness of the water stream. “An aerator contains a screen and a water reducer/aerator washer,” according to Bob Beall, the most referred plumber in the Northeast Ohio and Southwest Pennsylvania region. According to Mr Rooter, “these little items have a habit of collecting bits of naturally occurring mineral sediment in the water.” Mr Rooter’s Tip Of The Day is delivered directly to your inbox daily from master plumber and president of Mr Rooter Plumbing Pittsburgh/Youngstown. Beall’s family owned and operated business serves 2.9 million residential and commercial customers, offering a free second opinion on any plumbing repair job.

PISCATAWAY, N.J.(July 19, 2012) — First American Standard flushed the competition with the Champion 4 toilet and its widest waterways in the industry.

Now comes the Champion 4 MAX, a WaterSense-certified, high efficiency toilet (HET) that uses 20 percent less water than standard toilets, yet still attains the highest possible rating in the Maximum Performance (MaP) test — an independent report of toilet bulk removal performance.

The Champion 4 MAX, as well as the new Cadet 3 Décor HET, can successfully flush 1,000 grams (2.2 pounds) of solid waste without clogging.

Even on just 1.28 gallons of water per flush.

Edison, NJ (PRWEB) July 12, 2012 -- Vigo Industries, manufacturer of modern kitchen and bath products, is proud to announce their new product placement agreements with targeted home improvement production companies of the DIY and HGTV television networks. The move comes on the heels of VIGO’s new “High Design for Every Home” slogan and branding campaign, launched in May 2012.

SWEDESBORO, N.J., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobra Products, Inc., a division of BrassCraft Manufacturing Co., has launched an updated website, showcasing the company's full line of do-it-yourself drain cleaning plumbing and home maintenance tools.

The streamlined, user-friendly site provides detailed information on the growing range of Cobra^® hand-held drain cleaning tools, including augers, flat tapes and plungers for tub, toilet, and sink drains, floor drains, and roof stacks. In addition, the new site features an expanded line of power-operated drain cleaning tools, ranging from 25' to 100' reach. These products are complemented by a full selection of plumbing tools for repair and installation projects, including plumbing and specialty wrenches, tubing tools and saws. The new site also offers a range of specialty home maintenance brushes designed to reach into difficult places to remove lint and dirt build up, which may increase appliance performance and energy efficiency.