With a little time and a bit of ingenuity, there are all sorts of easy ways to maximize your space, keep your house clean, and make sure your plumbing system stays up and running.

We write about our favorite plumbing tips, tricks, and hacks all the time here at Combat Plumbing, and as the winter chill settles in, we thought we'd remind our loyal readers of some of our tried-and-true favorites. Looking for a new DIY hack to try this weekend? Here are a few of our favorites!

1.) Find a New Use for Household Products

We bet there are all sorts of products you have laying around your house that you really never use. The good news? Plenty of everyday goos, pastes, and products can be put to work protecting your bathroom and kitchen. For instance, did you know that:

• Mayonnaise can help you repair water damage to wood furniture?
• Shaving cream can help keep your mirror from fogging up?
• Vaseline can help boost your plunger’s seall?
• Paint can help you put a new twist on your fixtures?

2.) Put Vinegar to Work

One of the most common household goods that can do wonders for your plumbing system? Vinegar. We love the stuff here at Combat Plumbing; we put it to work all the time for environmentally friendly cleaning and day-to-day plumbing upkeep.

Don’t just take our word for it! Try it out! Put vinegar to work:

• Fighting against mold and mildew
• Polishing your stainless steel appliances
• Unclogging drains
• Cleaning your garbage disposal
• Wiping down floors
• Wiping down your shower, toilets, and fixtures

We’re sure there are even more uses for this handy, kid- and pet-friendly solution; we’d love to hear about your favorites! Be sure to reach out on Facebook and Twitter with more ideas for putting vinegar to use.

3.) Cut Through the Clutter – Without Lifting a Finger! 

Like it or not, something is going to go wrong with your plumbing. Whether it’s a toy flushed down a drain or a burst pipe in the wall, no matter how well you prepare, you’ll have to tackle a plumbing emergency every now and then. When it comes time to access your p-trap or identify a problem pipe, you’ll be glad to have the areas around your pipes clean and organized. A few easy ideas to start getting your home ready? Try….

• Adding in shelves wherever you can in your bathroom, including over your toilet and above your door
• Organizing your medicine cabinet with magnets or dividers
• Maximizing the space beneath your sink with hangers, racks, drawers, or a lazy susan
• Affixing magazine holders and spice racks to the insides of your cabinet doors

We love empowering homeowners to take control of their plumbing systems, and these hacks are a great way to start. Looking for more help? Want to get to the bottom of a plumbing problem too big for the weekend warrior to tackle? We’re here and ready to help, day or night! Drop us a line today!