2020 Fall Home Improvement

2020 FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT Lincoln Daily News September 24, 2020 Page 15 Even if you are considering a DIY plumbing project, a paid consultation with a licensed plumber can help you save money, use the right materials, and get the best results. It is important to appropriately assess your skill level when you consider any DIY plumbing job. Clearing a stopped drain, stopping a dripping faucet, or installing a new shower head may or may not be within your skill set. Reading any set of directions for the installation of plumbing parts makes it clear that plumbing is not for the faint of heart. Every instruction set says “When it leaks” rather than “if it leaks.” Consider calling the licensed plumber before you ruin expensive parts, decor or furnishings. Life as an on call plumber When considering a new plumbing construction job, it is always advisable to envision the job and then call a licensed plumber. Adding a new or redoing an existing bathroom or kitchen minimally requires professional paid advice from a plumber. Knowing how many faucets can be Continued n