When a pipe bursts, cut out the damaged section, wrap the end with tape, slide a rubber gasket over it, thread a valve through, and close it. This one-minute fix buys you time before calling a plumber.
If a pipe breaks in your house, don't panic and don't call a plumber. Just grab it and cut the pipe. Once you have done that, just wrap some tape around it and put the rubber on like this. After that, pass the valve through the rubber and attach it to the pipe. Once you finish there, remove the rubber and close the valve. And finally, just finish up by putting glue on it and fitting the pipe in properly. See how simple it is? Save this because it will save you a lot of time.
