Start here
Never held a pipe wrench? Good. Everyone starts somewhere. Follow this path in order and you will know where your shutoffs are, what tools to keep around, and how to handle a handful of common fixes.
Step 1: Find your shutoffs
Before anything else, know how to stop the water. This is the single most useful thing to learn.
Step 2: Build a basic tool kit
A small set of tools covers most beginner jobs. No need to buy everything at once.
Your First Five Fixes
Simple repairs that build confidence. Work through them in any order.
Before Something Breaks
A little prevention saves a lot of stress. These guides help you spot issues early.
Utah Seasonal Maintenance
Utah winters are hard on outdoor plumbing. Prepare before the first freeze.
Knowing when to call a pro
"I've got this" includes knowing your limits. Stop and call a licensed plumber for gas lines, anything inside a wall or under a slab, sewer backups, active flooding you cannot stop at the shutoff, or any time a guide tells you to stop.
See Pando Plumbing servicesHandle the basics. Know when to call Pando.
Some jobs belong to a licensed plumber: anything behind a wall, under a slab, or on a gas line. Knowing that is part of "I've got this." Pando Plumbing serves Salt Lake to Provo.