If you're a resident unfamiliar with plumbing, you're probably familiar with the experience of being charged an arm and a leg for what looks like a basic pipes repair. If you 'd like to prevent this experience again, keep reading for some advice and suggestions on how to repair your own plumbing. Watch how your toilets are flushing. If you need to jiggle the manage or if it takes too long, you might have to fix some toilet parts. Changing these parts early might help you to save on your water costs and will save you from more costly repairs at a later date.