Smart Guide: Plumbing empowers do-it-yourselfers with the information they need to keep their plumbing system running smoothly. Easy-to-follow instructions--updated to include the latest plumbing codes--guide homeowners through the basics of home plumbing, including how to safely and effectively work with piping and descriptions of the tools that will make the jo & easier. Homeowners learn how their home plumbing system works, the different types of systems found in the home, and how to make simple plumbing connections. Chapters on water & drainage pipes, sinks, toilets, bathtubs and showers, water heaters, and more provide information on installing and repairing these plumbing components.