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 ...
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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.
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 ...
Over time, single-lever faucets may experience diminished water flow and a lever that is more and more difficult to operate. Often, the problem may require a very simple plumbing fix. Inside your ...
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 ...
Having to put up with a constant drip or leak from a faucet can be unnerving. The faucet leaks because the cartridge or compression washer inside the faucet control is failing. Replacing the washer or ...