Repair

A loud faucet is almost always caused by one of five things — a worn cartridge or washer, trapped air in the lines, water pressure that's too high, a...

To clean a kitchen faucet head, unscrew the aerator or spray face, soak it in a 1:1 mix of white vinegar and warm water for 30–60 minutes, scrub the...

To remove a rusted faucet nut, first spray it with penetrating oil (like PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench) and wait 15–30 minutes, then use a basin wrench for...

To do a Rubinet faucet cartridge replacement, shut off the water, pull the handle and trim, remove the retaining clip or bonnet nut, extract the old...

To fix a leaky faucet on a kitchen sink, shut off the two supply valves under the sink, plug the drain, then disassemble the handle and replace the worn...

Faucet water pressure is usually too low because of a clogged aerator, mineral buildup in the cartridge, or a partially closed shut-off valve — in most...

Soak the faucet head in undiluted white vinegar for 30–60 minutes (bag it over the aerator or unscrew it and submerge it), scrub the softened chalky scale...