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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.
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 ...
According to "Energy Star", there are 1,661 gallons of water wasted a year from just one faucet leaking (rate= one drip per second). Wow! Imagine what we could do with all that water. I'm going to ...
Q: I am remodeling my bathroom. Are bathtub faucets all the same or are there big differences in quality? I need to know how to install a shower faucet in the same bathroom. What tips can you share ...
Q: I have an older home that has water dribbling from the bathtub spout. I have separate handles for the hot and cold water, and then a third handle in the middle to turn on the shower. It seems like ...
Replacing an old, worn-out tub spout with a new shiny spout can add new life to an otherwise tired bath. If the diverter on the old spout is failing, a new spout may also increase the pressure of the ...