Even the most dedicated do-it-yourselfer is better off leaving plumbing to the professionals. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t know the rudiments of the subject. Here are seven tips to keep in mind, courtesy of Mr. Rooter Plumbing. Lesson No. 1: Preventative Maintenance. You no longer have to take your plumber’s word for it when he tells you your drainpipes need repair. Mr. Rooter can put a video camera down the pipes to show you just where the problem is, usually …

Young children often huddle under the covers in their bedrooms, certain that a monster prowls in the closet or under the bed. Most parents will open the closet door or peek under the bed to remind them that the coast is clear. But if your children accused your kitchen sink of harboring a shady presence, would you be able to deny it? Something foul may be lurking in your sink. Your garbage disposal may start to smell when food debris builds up. It may be a lingering …