Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. A leaky faucet may not seem like a plumbing emergency, but it can lead to shockingly high water bills. Paying a professional to repair it will cost around ...

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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 ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

If you’re lucky, you can fix your leaking faucet by simply tightening the nut under the handle. Don’t crank it hard, though. If snugging it up doesn’t solve the problem, turn off the water and remove ...

When an old-time faucet leaked, even the most amateur of plumbers realized the problem was probably a defective washer. If the washer was replaced, the faucet generally went back into service and had ...

I received the following e-mail from an acquaintance that shall remain nameless: Knowing that when it comes to actually doing things around the house, I have no mechanical skills, would you suggest ...

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Installing a new faucet is a home repair that sounds more difficult than it usually is. In fact, it's one of the easiest plumbing tasks you can tackle. Couple it with the fact that a new, more modern ...

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 ...