The faucets of today’s day and age have incorporated various innovative techniques to improve the overall function and appearance of the tap. These fixtures have come a long way from the early advancements to single-handle faucets to the tiny cap covering set-screws. While these advancements are nice, they can be somewhat aggravating, especially when you’ve …
Moen and Delta are two household names, both known for their plumbing fixtures, among other things. Both companies have worked hard to build the massive customer base they have today. Given the prominence of the two, we’re presented with an important question: Is one better? Today, we will examine each brand before pitting them in …
A kitchen faucet is a critical part of a fully functioning kitchen. In most homes, it undergoes heavy use every day of the week, so it’s essential to install a correctly sized faucet. Measuring the appropriate faucet size isn’t something many of us consider when choosing a new faucet, but it’s an important consideration. To …
The faucet in your bathroom is a rather important fixture. While its specifics may not seem like an important aspect (water comes out when you turn the handle, yay! Good enough!), the spread of the faucet is undoubtedly something to consider. If you’re completely lost on what we’re talking about here, you’re in the right …
Bathroom faucets come in several designs, finishes, styles, and brands. If you’re looking for the perfect fixture to tie your bathroom theme together, you have multiple options. Bathroom faucets generally come in a range of finishes, some easier to maintain or more durable than others. If you’re trying to narrow down the best faucet finish …
Outdoor faucets are convenient for various applications. Watering the garden? Check. Need to set up a sprinkler to water the grass? Check. Need to wash your car? Check. Kids want to play in the water and create a mud pit? Well, we’re not so sure about that one, but check. Quick Answer: The standard size …
Over time, the locking nut securing the faucet to the countertop can become frozen in place, causing problems when you try to remove it. When this happens, it’s usually the result of corrosion or mineral buildup accumulated over several years of water exposure. Luckily, the frustrating halt in your plumbing project can be fixed, sending …
Pull-down kitchen faucets make various tasks much more manageable. Whether you’re rinsing vegetables or cleaning an oversized pot, a pull-down kitchen faucet can simplify the process. Instead of trying to manhandle the pot and manipulate the tap so the pot will fit under it, you can easily rinse the offending cookware. Over time, your Moen …
While the sprayer on your kitchen sink is a handy tool, it can become more of a headache than it’s worth when it stops working correctly. Sometimes, you might not even use the sprayer enough to make a repair worth your time. So, to avoid any future problems with the sprayer, simply remove it. The …
Perhaps you started a plumbing project that involved disassembling your Moen single-handle kitchen faucet. The project was only supposed to take half an hour, tops, and you’re a few hours in. Or, maybe you need to disassemble the faucet and have absolutely no idea where to begin. Either way, it’s frustrating, particularly when a quick …
Faucets come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, allowing us to choose the option that best meets our style and aesthetic preferences. Choosing the most attractive option that matches the bathroom isn’t a tricky task, but there are a few things we need to keep in mind. For one, we have to choose …
Perhaps your quick plumbing project is suddenly turning into a whole fiasco because you need to remove the handle of your Kohler faucet, and there aren’t any set screws in sight. Well, if that’s the case, you’re not alone. If you’re searching for the ever-elusive set screws on a faucet handle so you can remove …
Moen’s MotionSense touchless technology is a fancy addition to nearly any kitchen. Out with the manual labor necessary to turn on a faucet and in with flapping hands and magic water flow. The technology in the faucet allows it to regulate water flow via motion, powered by a battery. But, like most other technological devices, …
Many industry-leading brands offer excellent warranties, further attesting to the quality of their products, and Kohler is no different. Although the warranty’s stipulations vary based on the setting, Kohler offers some of the best faucet warranties in the industry. If you’re interested in the Kohler faucet warranty, whether you’re considering buying one or already have …
Many kitchen sinks are equipped with sink sprayers. And while they can be convenient for rinsing out the sink or dishes without washing the rest of the kitchen, they’re prone to issues. Their problematic tendencies vary based on what kind of sink sprayer you have. If your sink sprayer refuses to shut off and gives …
Pot filler faucets are trendy and add a sleek, sophisticated look to your kitchen. They eliminate the need to cart heavy pots filled with water back and forth from the sink. This eliminates the possibility of water sluicing up and over the sides of the pot, creating a massive mess in your kitchen (that just …
Moen, Kohler, and Delta are three of the industry’s leading faucet brands. These three names are well-known in households across America for a good reason. While some people automatically assume that there are few differences between these three brands, several contrasting factors differentiate one from another. If you’re drowning in various webpage browsers in an …
Many plumbing projects list plumber’s putty as a necessary material. Unfortunately, unless you’re a plumber or an avid DIYer with a closet full of plumbing materials, you might not have plumber’s putty on hand. Now, you’re partway through your faucet installation and just now notice that the directions explicitly state “plumber’s putty.” And yes, you …
