Our kitchen sink faucets are an integral part of a properly functioning kitchen. We use them daily for washing our hands, rinsing produce, washing dishes, and basic cleaning, among other things. So, when the faucet fails to work correctly, we usually notice it immediately. A range of issues can occur with our kitchen faucets, with …
Out with the days of one faucet in the kitchen, and in with the days of multiple faucets in the kitchen. Although you technically don’t need more than one faucet in a kitchen, having dedicated taps throughout the space can make multitasking easier. For example, you could add a pot filler faucet, bar faucet, or …
Although it isn’t necessarily a significant problem when your faucet handles squeak, it can be annoying. Every time you move the handle, the tap emits a shrill, high-pitched squeak, so everyone in your home knows when the faucet is on or off. While you could leave it be and likely not notice adverse effects, the …
Perhaps your new (or seasoned) kitchen faucet sprung a leak near the base of the unit. If you don’t have any plumbing experience, this can seem like a horrible outcome causing you to jump to conclusions. But before you get too carried away with what you might have to do for repairs, read through our …
Every now and again, you might need to remove the handle on your bathroom faucet for maintenance or to correct an issue. While removing faucet handles with set screws is simple, removing the handle can quickly become an unwanted puzzle when there’s no screw in sight. So, perhaps you have everything lined up for your …
Perhaps you’re in the initial stages of a kitchen remodel, and your designer asks you if you want a pot filler added. Since this is the first time you’ve heard of such a thing, you decide to get back to your designer once you research your options. Or, maybe you’re simply looking for details on …
Moen is a well-known brand that has built itself as a household name. The company offers a range of products for kitchen and bathroom purposes, but we’ll focus on its faucets. Moen’s kitchen and bathroom faucets are known to be of solid construction and high quality, yet come with a price tag to match. So, …
With over a dozen faucet finishes available to consumers today, there’s plenty of opportunity to choose the perfect fixture to complement your kitchen or bathroom. Among the pool of choices, you’ll find black faucets. As of 2022, matte black faucets are one of the most sought-after finishes trending in the market, as they offer an …
Perhaps you recently visited a friend’s home and noticed they have a beautiful, modern wall-mounted faucet arcing over their kitchen sink or bathtub. Since you love the elegant, unique design element this type of faucet adds, you begin to wonder whether you should install one in your home. However, before you commit to the project, …
Perhaps you’ve noticed an unpleasant odor in your kitchen for the past few days but have been unable to pinpoint its origin. However, once you opened the cabinet door beneath your kitchen sink to grab dish soap, you found the source of the pungent smell. So, what’s causing the smell? Finding its origin was the …
Clawfoot bathtubs are a beautiful, eye-catching centerpiece in many bathrooms, offering a touch of antique elegance and creating a dramatic element in the space. While the tub is a stunning feature, you’ll need the perfect faucet to complement it. So, what faucet should you choose? There are a few primary faucet types, and although you …
Although garbage disposals are handy appliances that help minimize food waste going to the landfill, they can become the root of a smelly problem. Perhaps you’ve noticed a rancid odor lingering in your kitchen, and even though you’ve emptied the trash and cleaned the kitchen, the smell persists. If the smell seems to waft from …
Maybe you just moved into a new house and want to renovate the bathroom. However, upon looking up the cost of new bathroom faucets, you decide that painting the current ones might be the better option (replacing more than one or two faucets becomes expensive fast). So, can you actually paint a faucet? Yep, you …
Regular cleaning and maintenance can build up fast, especially if you have various appliances demanding constant attention. So, every now and again, you might fall behind on cleaning. Perhaps you’ve found the time in your busy day to give your bathroom a much-needed deep clean, and as you start cleaning, you notice bluish-green gunk on …
After a long, tiring day, you decide to draw a bath to relax with a glass of wine and the soothing comfort of a warm soak. To your dismay, you turn on the water to your bathtub, only to find yellowed water pouring out of the spout. So, now what? Although this new turn of …
Perhaps you’re working in the garden under the sweltering August sun and popped inside for a nice, cool glass of water. However, black water pours out of your faucet when you turn on the tap. To your dismay, you have absolutely no idea what could be causing this issue. Sound familiar? We’re here to help. …
Perhaps the water pressure and flow rate seem to be less than stellar from your Pfister kitchen faucet. Upon some research online, you discover you can remove the flow restrictor from the tap to improve the water pressure. While this is true, it might simply require cleaning. Here’s what you need to know about removing …
When it comes to tackling troublesome clogs or grubby plumbing in your home, you might reach for caustic chemicals. After all, they’ll eat through just about anything, so that’s a good thing, right? Although harsh chemicals have their place, it isn’t in cleaning plumbing in your home. Some plumbers will utilize hydrochloric acid to address …