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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.
With the cost of water rising, a leaky outdoor faucet is more than just a minor nuisance. Even the slowest drip of water adds up, resulting in a big surprise on your utility bills. But a leaky outdoor ...
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 ...
Shut off the water to the leaking water valve. Unscrew the handle from the stem, lift the handle off, then loosen and remove ...
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 ...
Water faucet leaks can be annoying to say the least, but they can also cause corrosion on fixtures if relentless dripping goes unrepaired. Cheaper builders' grade faucets are generally ball style ...
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 ...