Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person fixing shower head - Andrey Sayfutdinov/Shutterstock Got an annoying and persistent ...

Q: The drip in my bathroom sink is driving me nuts. I live in a 1930s California bungalow. The original faucet is mounted on a pedestal sink. It is a three-piece unit with a spout in the center and ...

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 ...

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 ...

That constant drip from your faucet isn’t just annoying—it’s wasting gallons of water and driving up your utility bill. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, just one drip per minute wastes 34 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 was hoping you could help me with some plumbing problems. In my downstairs bathroom, which doesn't get much use, the hot-water faucets on both sinks squeal when they are being turned off. The ...