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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Is there anything more irritating than that drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet? Here’s the simple solution to fixing this common household inconvenience. Determine whether the leak is coming from the ...

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 ...

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 ...