Leaking water pipes are easier to fix than you might think. Here's the DIY approach that won't require soldering or a call to a plumber.

What happens when a broken bolt or screw extraction turns into threads damaged beyond repair? Damaged threads can sometimes be chased and cleaned up with a thread chaser or tap.

Summit Racing and Harbor Freight have solutions for broken bolts and stripped threads.

The pipe probably wasn't cleaned well enough before it was sealed.<br> <br>If you're a first time handyman and don't want to get into a big repair, my advice would be to leave it alone.