Tradesmen are often some of the best people out there and given that we rely on them to keep our homes running at maximum efficiency! Every now and then, however, you find one that doesn't mind divulging some tricks of the trade and we've encountered one such plumber, who has told us a host of secrets that are very much to our benefit! You won't believe how much money you could save on bathroom plumbing jobs, in particular, if you read this article, so let's take a look and learn some secrets!
Most jobs are just fiddly and time consuming, but not actually hard!
You can get the parts at any DIY store and fit them easily.
They actually rot out your plastic pipes and hardware!
At least this way you can stop a leak yourself, before ruining the rest of your home!
It can totally back up all your water supply and when it starts to decompose, isn't pleasant!
There's no such thing, as they all clog your drain eventually. Stick to toilet paper.
When it's in a tradesman's interest to get in, do a good job and get out quickly, you'll be surprised how hard they can work!
Just follow the instructions on the packet and you'll be fine!
This is because most people try their hand at DIY on a weekend! Clever!
It won't look as delightfully industrial when something stops working!
They really can get stuck! It's not just you that struggles!
If you don't, you'll run the risk of frozen pipes that can be really serious.
The longer you leave a tap dripping, the more damage might be occurring, which will cost you more to fix. Get someone of straight away for a drip!
If they charge you just to come and quote for the work, say no!
Word of mouth and recommendations are the only way to know you're getting a great plumber.
If your tradesman is having to faff with moving your items, that's eating into the first hour! Make it easy for them!
Every trade has a professional register, so make sure your plumber is on one!
Your wallet might like cheap but your plumbing might not. Choose the right person for the job, not the least expensive.
If you want to save money while upgrading your home, take a look at this article instead: 37 small and economical green ways to decorate your walls.