If you're a homeowner not familiar with plumbing, you're most likely familiar with the experience of being charged an arm and a leg for what seems like a basic pipes repair work. If you 'd like to prevent this experience again, keep reading for some advice and tips on how to fix your own plumbing. Enjoy how your toilets are flushing. If you need to wiggle the handle or if it takes too long, you might need to fix some toilet parts. Replacing these parts early might help you to minimize your water costs and will save you from more expensive repairs at a later date.