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 ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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 ...

Got an annoying and persistent drippy shower faucet that leaks nonstop? It may be a sign that some part of it needs to be fixed. If left unaddressed, it might lead to more significant problems.

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If the constant drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet isn’t enough ...

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 ...