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Whether you are a home owner or live in an apartment, plumbing repairs are probably a regular part of your home life.

Hiring a professional is one way to take care of changing a faucet or removing a clog, but do-it-yourself repairs can be much more fun, more satisfying and usually quite a bit less expensive.

If you've decided that you are ready for a dive into the world of home plumbing repairs including septic tanks, water heaters and dripping faucets, these sites are made to order.

One hint for do it yourselfer is to check the manufacturer's site. If you can't find what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a phone number to get in touch with the plumbers and engineers who know how the part you're having trouble with works. They'll be familiar with common concerns and a great resource for fixing what's broke.

If you find yourself in need of a professional plumber, you can always ring one to fix the mess or add the finishing touches.

Plunge into a world of facts, info and online guides to finding a plumber, detailed instructions on installing a toilet or septic system, simple ways to fix that leaky faucet, unclog that drain, and more...

theplumber.com - Plumbing Central, with an extensive online plumbing repair manual and FAQ, together with a complete directory to plumbing manufacturers, related links, news and feature articles, and check out a whole history of plumbing from Roman times on up to the present.

Toiletology 101 - Plumb the depths of practical knowledge in dozens of detailed online lessons on purchase and installation, repairing leaks, removing clogs, replacing valves and lots more.

B&Q Plumbing Projects Advice - The U.K.'s very popular home retailer offering extensive DIY guides to everything from radiator installation to toilet repair.

plbg.com - Wildly popular forum for swapping information on bath and kitchen plumbing with tips and advice on everything from shower head installations to septic, sewer, and drainage questions and advice. Real plumbers jump in quickly to hand out advice that you can rely on.

National Plumbing - The American plumbing company featuring installation and repair tips. Register free and get more advice on everything from replacing washers to building your own plumbing system.

Information For Homeowners with Private Wells - Information provided for Wisconsin residents, but applicable to wells anywhere.

How To Build a Septic System - Everything you ever wanted to know and featuring do-it-yourself instructions with design, permit, tool and construction details.

Stem Doctor - Dedicated to the do-it-yourselfer, with tutorials on kitchen, bath and shower faucets, washers, toilet repair and installation, related links.

Hometime: Plumbing - The digital version of the popular American TV show offering expert help with pipe fittings, kitchen faucets, drain clogs, bathroom plumbing, toilet installation and repair.

Janitor's Plumbing Manual - Thank you Denver School System - This 1976 publication was designed to assist custodians in the performance of efficient building maintenance. Easy to follow diagrams and step by step directions make repairing leaks in all sorts of water supply devices simple. This is a PDF file so you'll need Acrobat to open it. Print a copy to keep in a baggie in your toolbox.

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