Whether you own your home or rent, you’ll find that a basic knowledge of plumbing is necessary to keeping your household running in an orderly fashion. Plumbing has a tendency to develop problems that you don’t see coming and that demand instant attention. Water heaters can break down, pipes can freeze when winter temperatures dip far below freezing, and small leaks can suddenly become major problems. But in general, keeping a watch out for small problems can prevent them from turning into big problems that necessitate a call to the emergency plumbing service. Leaks and water wastage Leaks and drips…