When it comes to the plumbing around your home, there can be some issues that arise that you can handle on your own. However, in order for you to handle those things, you'll need to have the appropriate supplies on hand. It's a good idea for you to have the commonly used plumbing tools and parts where you can get them when you need them. This article will introduce you to some of the plumbing parts and other supplies you should purchase to keep in your home. 

O-Rings for Faucets

A very common problem to have around the home is for a faucet to start leaking. This can waste a lot of water and raise your water bills each month. A leaky faucet can be something you can fix yourself if you have the O-rings on hand. You can replace the old one with a new one and stop the leak. 

Toilet Flappers

A toilet flapper is a plastic or rubber valve at the bottom of the tank. It covers the flush valve opening to keep the water in the tank. Then, the flapper lifts to allow water to rush from the tank when the toilet is flushed. After it has flushed, the flapper will close over the valve again to contain the water. The flappers deteriorate over time, and they can become misaligned or too weak to work properly. This can cause the toilet to run or lead to leaks. If you keep an extra flapper at home, you can quickly replace the flapper yourself. 

Pipe Joint Compound and Thread Tape

You can have small leaks in different areas, such as under the kitchen or bathroom sinks. When you have pipe joint compound and thread tape, you will be able to create watertight seals on the threaded pipe connections to stop the leaks.

PVC Pipes, Fittings, and Connectors

When a pipe breaks where you can easily reach it, you may be able to tackle the job yourself when you have the right parts. PVC pipe is important to have on hand because you can cut it to the size you need if you have to replace a pipe in your house. Pipe fittings include parts like couplings, elbows, and adapters. They are used for connecting different sections of pipes. Pipe connectors include parts like compression fittings, push-to-connect fittings, and others. They provide leak-proof seals when you're replacing plumbing pipes. 

Plumbing Tools

Some of the tools you likely already have can be used for some plumbing projects. However, you'll also want to have plumbing tools such as pipe wrenches, hacksaws, and others. This way, you'll be prepared for those small plumbing issues that come your way.

Contact a supplier to learn more about plumbing parts.