If you're a property owner not familiar with plumbing, you're most likely acquainted with the experience of being charged an arm and a leg for what looks like an easy pipes repair. If you 'd like to avoid this experience again, read on for some recommendations and ideas on how to repair your own plumbing. See how your toilets are flushing. If you have to jerk the handle or if it takes too long, you might have to fix some toilet parts. Replacing these parts early may help you to save on your water costs and will conserve you from more pricey repairs at a later date.