Homeowners usually don’t have the necessary skills for a DIY plumbing job. They can even make matters worse in the end, triggering thousands of dollars in property and personal damage. But don’t put your plumber on speed dial just yet! Here are 10 basic plumbing secrets every homeowner should know. Maybe one of these could save you a costly visit from your local expert.

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Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibilities. While certain repairs require a professional, many maintenance jobs can be handled on your own. Learn these basic repair and upkeep skills to be a better homeowner.

Take a trip to yesteryear by scrolling through a collection of homes that are frozen in time like living monuments to design trends of years past.