When stem faucets develop a leak, the problem is usually easy to fix. Most often, it’s a drip from the spout or a leak around the base. But what are they? To the beginner, a faucet is just a faucet. But there are three basic…
If your single-handle shower is no longer controlling your water temperature or easily turning on or off, you probably need to replace your shower’s faucet cartridge. Don’t worry. This is a straightforward plumbing job that any beginner can handle. Here’s how to do replace a…
Okay, DIYers, I’m going to really test your plumbing skills on this 2-handle shower faucet replacement tutorial. But every now and then, a solid challenge is what we all need, right? 😉 You’ll need at least intermediate skills and plumbing experience for this plumbing project….
I was talking about having to repair a sillcock the other day, and the customer asked, “What the heck is a sillcock?” Good question. Clearly, I was using a word more commonly used by plumbers than homeowners. Here’s the good news: a sillcock is nothing…
If you find water in the cabinet below your kitchen faucet sink, it could come from a faucet base plate leak. Of course, it could also come from the supply lines or the drain. But since we’ve solved those issues in previous articles, let’s review…
We’ve all been there. You need to remove your garden hose and move it to a different spigot. But it’s stuck. And nothing you’ve tried – from brute force to store-bought lubricants to home remedies — has worked. The truth is this. There’s a reason…