This Plumbing Hack Lets You Test Your Water Pressure Without a Gauge

Wonky water pressure is always frustrating. Whether your shower head is trickling or firing at you more aggressively than the one in the gym locker room, it's a huge pain. Checking your water pressure is the first step to fixing this problem. There are many reasons why water pressure can change and it can happen out of the blue, says Ryan Rex, plumber and author at Rex & Sons, Inc.

While nearly a third of homeowners say they’d call a plumber about water pressure issues, it’s something you maybe be able to fix yourself.