Plumbing problems can be really frustrating. If you have an issue, it should be fixed as soon as possible to avoid these many problems. There are a number of common plumbing problems that are easy to fix with the following solutions: a) Turning off the water supply and draining the system by opening a hot water tap and waiting for all of the water to drain out. b) Spraying baking soda and vinegar down through drains – this is best done at night so you can leave them overnight to soak. c) Use plumber’s grease – this is available from most hardware stores in a tub or on a roll. You can also use it on taps before unblocking them with an old rag or stiff wire hanger