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 ...

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 ...

Find your faucet (tap) There are four kinds of faucets: compression, cartridge (sleeve), ceramic disk, and ball type. A compression faucet relies on rubber washers to seal the valve seat. Rubber ...

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 ...

Q: I have a kitchen faucet that is dripping from the spout so I planned on replacing the cartridge to stop the dripping. My problem is that I took the handle off and discovered that this type of ...