How to Fix a Leaky Faucet? Fixing a leaky faucet is easy to do. Repairing leaky faucets by faucet type, and it'll save you money on your water bill.New faucets may have the hot & cold water flow controlled by a single handle or lever. Repairs for four types of single-handle faucets are described here.Before you start 1) Turn off the water supply. Look for a shutoff … [Read more...] about Repair leaky faucets by faucet type
Faucet Installation and Repair
Bath Faucet Parts, Faucet Handle and More
A basic introduction to the types of bath faucets, bath faucet parts, faucet handles and common problems will prepare you for the task.Changing bath faucets is a simple repair that can make a big impact. In most cases, you can make the update yourself without a plumber or handyman. However, you should understand the basics of bath faucets beforehand so that you know what you … [Read more...] about Bath Faucet Parts, Faucet Handle and More
Five Tips for Buying a Faucet
1. What types of faucets are there? Whether you’re buying a faucet for a kitchen, bathroom, utility sink, tub, or shower, there are many available types.Single-hole faucets are common in kitchens and usually have just a single handle integrated with the same shaft as the spout, though some models have two handles. As the name implies, single-hole faucets mount on … [Read more...] about Five Tips for Buying a Faucet
Single Lever or Two Handle Kitchen Faucet Repairs
Tips for your kitchen faucet repairs: make sure the type of your kitchen sink faucet, find the right kitchen faucet replacement parts, then, you can start your DIY faucet repair.Unfortunately, faucets are far from standardized, so it's difficult to generalize about repairs. Most problems can be fixed by disassembling part or all of a faucet and replacing washers, seals, or … [Read more...] about Single Lever or Two Handle Kitchen Faucet Repairs
10 Causes of a Leaking Shower Faucet
You might have leaking shower faucet because they are used so much. Leaks are a sign that a part of your shower faucet is worn and needs to be replaced. There are many reasons a shower faucet could begin leaking.Loose nuts. If the leak is around the cartridge nut area, or at the base of the handle, the nuts might be loose. Worn out washers. Poor quality … [Read more...] about 10 Causes of a Leaking Shower Faucet