Plumbing: do-it-yourself hazards and disasters
"How complicated can it be?". If you're asking yourself this question when faced with a leaky faucet or any other minor plumbing problem, then it's probably time to call a professional plumber. There's a reason plumbers go through a lengthy apprenticeship and must have professional certificates of qualification to practice their trade. Plumbing is much more complex than you might think, and there are countless dangers and disasters that await you if you try to do it yourself with faulty plumbing. From faucet repair... "What can go wrong?". Here's another question that DIYers ask themselves regularly. At best, you'll spend hours doing a job that a plumber can do in minutes. At worst, your efforts could make the problem worse rather than better and you could even create a health hazard. For example, take that leaky faucet . Replacing the seals is one of the safest things you could do, but there are many things that can go wrong. After turning...