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Fix a Leaky Faucet with DIY Basics

That constant drip from your faucet isn’t just annoying—it’s wasting gallons of water and driving up your utility bill.
Fixing a dripping faucet yourself will save you money (and may save your sanity). Drip … drip … drip. You can fix that leaking faucet that’s been making you ...
One drip per second from a leaky faucet equals 3,000 to 8,000 gallons of wasted water a year, according to Paul Patton, senior product manager for Delta Faucet, and Chuck White, vice president of ...
But earlier this spring when we called a plumber after discovering a leak in a guest bathroom faucet, as a last-minute thing, ...
Whether you have a slow leak or are just looking to spruce up your kitchen, updating your old faucet can help conserve water and make your kitchen more efficient. Though handling the job yourself may ...
Q: I was going to replace my bathroom faucet, but when I tried to turn off the water under the sink, the valve started leaking and it won’t stop. I’ve postponed the faucet replacement until I can ...
So, for the sake of your savings account and your sanity, here’s a crash course on the steps and tools you’ll need to make this important home repair yourself. If you go straight to the pros and hire ...
Is the constant drip-drip-drip of your faucet driving you up the wall? A dripping faucet isn’t just an annoyance; it can also waste gallons of water and cause extensive water damage. Luckily, you ...
There are two approaches you can take to fixing a leaky faucet. The first approach is to skip the hassle and call a repair company. Try Athens-based Ferguson Plumbing Supply at (706) 548-5510, or ...