"It would have saved me several hundred dollars." Grandpa demonstrates money-saving tips to fix common household plumbing issue: 'I wish I'd seen this 3 weeks ago' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Despite their name, "washerless" faucets do have some washers in them. There are several common types: ball faucets (like those made by Delta), cartridge faucets (like those made by Moen), and ceramic ...

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 ...

Modern bath and kitchen faucets are generally well engineered and can easily last a decade or more depending on what type you have and factors such as how hard your water is. Many people choose to ...

Q: When we turn on our kitchen faucets, the water sputters out, then comes at full blast, but then practically stops. The faucets appear to be in good shape. Can we do something to correct this? A: ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Whether it’s the cause of water pooling under your sink, or the annoying dripping ...

Most faucets being sold and installed these days are of washerless design. Washerless faucets tend to go longer between leaks than the old-style compression faucets, but they still can develop ...

Once upon a time, not so many years ago, it was easy for any amateur to repair leaking faucets. The job could be done with a screwdriver and a wrench. All you needed to do was replace an inexpensive ...

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 ...