There is an abundance of "Do It Yourself" or DYI home improvement tips for plumbing on the Internet. Websites such as How Stuff Works, Popular Mechanics, House Task and Family Handyman can give the tips required to do most plumbing improvements.

"Maintaining kitchen plumbing is all about making sure you have an upkeep on what needs to be serviced.

Before you take on any major projects, check your local plumbing codes. The Complete Guide to Home Plumbing Plumbing 1-2-3: Install, Upgrade, Repair, and Maintain Your Home's Plumbing System Basic Plumbing Advanced Plumbing: Pro Tips and Simple Steps Popular Mechanics Plumbing & Heating Plumbing : Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Projects Home Plumbing Projects

You can find repair guides for plumbing and heating on the following site: http://homerepair.about.com/od/plumbingrepair/Plumbing_Repair_DIY_Tips_and_StepByStep_Guides.htm. They offer great tips!

The biggest and most important tip for maintaining the kitchen plumbing is to never pour oil down the drain. Pouring oil down your drain is the worst thing you can do.