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Face The Music: 3 Ways To Fix A Leak And Come To Terms With The Fact You're Not A Plumber

In this day and age, it's easy to become an expert in just about anything, all you have to do is YouTube it. Want to know how to baton twirl? YouTube it. Want to know how to hypnotize a cat? YouTube it. Want to know how to build a literal house out of sticks? YouTube it. And although you can come pretty close to becoming an expert in all of these unique areas, there certainly is some room for error--especially when it comes to things like plumbing. If you have recently told your significant other that you can fix the plumbing in your house, only to be faced with a giant leak and smack in the face, this article will discuss how you can man up and confess that you need to call in a real professional. Read on to learn more. 

Face The Music

Before you can admit to others that you've done something wrong, you need to admit it to yourself first. That's right; you need to look yourself straight in the mirror and say, "Self. I am not a plumber, and I royally screwed up." Once you have faced the music, now the rest of it will be easier--or so you hope. 

Turn Off the Water

Now that you have faced the music, now it's time to get to business and turn off the water in your house. Whether you have a leaky faucet or a clogged toilet, turning off the water source will help prevent the water causing further damage. To turn off the water source in your home, you won't necessarily need to consult YouTube because, yes, it's that easy. All you have to do is find the water shut-off valve which is typically located in the basement or on the exterior wall. Once you have found the valve, simply turn it clockwise with a wrench, and voila! It's turned off. 

Call In the Big Guns

Now that you've confessed to yourself that you aren't a professional plumber and you've turned off the water source, it's time to call the professionals. Remember that plumbers aren't just here to fix small problems, but they are also here to fix all of the mistakes that you made when trying to be the next big do-it-yourselfer. Feel embarrassed? Don't. 

You may be good at a variety of different things that you learned on YouTube but if plumbing just isn't something you can add to your trophy case anytime soon, that's okay. Luckily, with the help of a plumbing professional and forgiveness from your significant other, you can move on and forget this mess ever happened. Contact a company like Mike Hensley Plumbing Inc in the first place next time to avoid any embarrassing plumbing mishaps.


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