All printables
Plain-English plumbing sheets written by a working plumber. Each one is an instant download from our Etsy shop that you print at home.
Winter & freeze
Get ahead of cold snaps, and know what to do when one catches you.
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Winterizing Checklist
Outside spigots, the main shutoff, and indoor pipes, checked off before the first hard freeze.
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Frozen Pipe Sheet
What to do first, what never to do, and when to call a pro if a pipe freezes.
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Power Outage Plumbing Checklist
What to do before, during, and after a winter power or heat outage, with well and sump pump tips.
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Vacation House Shutdown Checklist
Shut the water down before a winter trip or closing up a second home, and turn it back on the right way.
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Emergencies
For the moment something's leaking, running, or not working, and you need the first step.
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Burst Pipe Emergency Sheet
The first steps for a leak or burst pipe, in order, on one page made for the fridge.
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Shutoff Valve House Map
Walk your house once and write down where every shutoff is, so anyone can find them fast.
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Shutoff Valve Tags
Printable tags and wall labels so everyone in the house knows which valve is which.
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Hidden Leak Checklist
A simple water meter leak test, then where to look first if the leak is inside. For homes with a water meter.
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Toilet Troubleshooting Sheet
Running, clogged, weak flush, or won't fill: the common toilet problems in plain words.
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Water Heater Troubleshooting
No hot water, a leak, or strange noises, sorted by symptom, with what to check first and which jobs are for a pro.
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Holiday hosting
More guests means more flushes, showers, and dishes. A little prep goes a long way.
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Holiday Hosting Drain Sheet
Hang it by the sink: what should never go down the drain or garbage disposal when you cook for a crowd.
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Holiday Hosting Guest-Prep Checklist
Get the guest bathroom, drains, and shutoffs ready, from two weeks out to the morning of.
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Guest Bathroom Signs
Nine friendly signs, including “Please don’t flush wipes,” to print, trim, and hang.
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Garbage Disposal Do’s and Don’ts
What goes in, what never does, and a safe reset for when it hums or jams.
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Home records & maintenance
Keep track of what you have, and take care of it a little at a time.
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12-Month Plumbing Planner
A few small plumbing jobs each month, so the year's upkeep doesn't pile up.
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Water Heater Log
Your heater's details, a basic care guide, and a service log in one place. Tank and tankless.
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Home Buyer Plumbing Checklist
What to look at and what to ask about the plumbing at every house showing.
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New Homeowner Bundle (6 printables)
Six printables for a first home, including the winterizing checklist, planner, and water heater log.
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Whole-House Plumbing Bundle (10 printables)
Ten printables in one download for a complete home plumbing binder.
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General homeowner info, not a substitute for a licensed plumber. Gas and electrical are jobs for a pro. Prices and details are on each Etsy listing.