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 …
Delta and many other top kitchen faucet manufacturers sell several touch and touchless faucet products. They make life much easier, even if it is just washing your hands without having to touch the faucet handle. However, like all other technology, touch and touchless faucets are bound to have hiccups here and there. If your Delta …
Over time, your Moen bathroom faucet base may become loose, causing the entire faucet to pivot or wiggle. A loose faucet base may also cause unwanted problems, such as water seeping out near the base of the faucet. The faucet in your bathroom is an important fixture, and when it decides to loosen or leak, …
There are many reasons why you may need to remove your Moen bathroom sink faucet handles. Whether you’re attempting to pinpoint a leak, change the cartridge, or switch out the filter, you’ll likely need to remove the faucet handles. Types Of Moen Bathroom Sink Faucet Handles Moen bathroom faucets come in several different styles, including …
Removing a Glacier Bay kitchen faucet can be tricky, as the mounting setup differs from most other leading faucet brands. Glacier Bay utilizes a FastMount system intended to accelerate the installation process. However, the unique appearance of the system may give you grief when trying to uninstall it. While it would be easy enough to …
Oil rubbed bronze is a popular choice in faucet finishes, as it gives a refined touch to bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas. Many brands offer brushed bronze and oil-rubbed bronze finished faucets, including Kohler, Moen, and Delta. These faucets aren’t challenging to take care of, but there are a few dos and don’ts when it …
Over time, debris can build up in the aerator of your kitchen faucet, causing the water pressure in the kitchen faucet to seemingly decrease. The gunk restricts water flow, rendering your pull-down faucet almost useless due to the minute amount of water that sneaks through. Before you worry about faulty parts, check the warranty, contact …
Constantly cleaning calcium buildup from various faucets in your home gets old quickly. Not only is it an eyesore on otherwise sparkling clean faucets, but it is also hard on plumbing and appliances. Although cleaning the hard water gunk is relatively simple doesn’t take much of your time, it’s best to do what you can …
Kitchen faucet sprayer hoses make things a lot easier, whether you’re rinsing the sink or cleaning dishes. Removing the sprayer hose, either to replace it or add in a new sprayer to your kitchen sink faucet, is relatively simple and can be done in a reasonable chunk of time. Before You Start If you are …
Old faucet mounting nuts locking the faucet into place can be tricky to remove, especially worn-out ones. Suddenly the quick thirty-minute faucet fix turns into a lengthy escapade that is draining your precious little time by the minute. Try these quick tips to loosen the faucet mounting nuts before throwing in the towel and calling …
Over time and after regular use, faucet components begin to fail. If your kitchen faucet is dripping water, it may be time to take a look inside the faucet to see what is causing issues. In Moen faucets, there is a cartridge with a rubber O ring. If the O-ring becomes damaged, the faucet may …
Giangi Enterprises is a company that was founded in 1988 and specializes in kitchen, prep, bar, and bath faucets. They have several locations in the United States, including Mount Vernon, New York, and Gaffney, South Carolina. In this article, we will look at Giagni faucets and where they are made. Imported Faucets Giagni sells faucets …
A misbehaving faucet handle that has become stiff and hard-to-turn becomes problematic quickly. Fixing the stubborn faucet handle is something you will need to do sooner rather than later, as it could seize up and prevent you from getting water. Whether the faucet is in your kitchen or bathroom, a seized-up faucet can become problematic …
If you need to replace parts in a Moen faucet in your bathroom or kitchen, you’ll likely need an Allen wrench to remove specific parts. Keep reading for a quick guide on what kind of Allen wrench you’ll need for your project. Regardless of why you need to take apart a faucet in your home, …
Leaky faucets can be an absolute nightmare to contend with. Sometimes, all you need to fix the aggravating drip from the faucet is a replacement washer. How do you pick the right washer? Is it supposed to be flat or beveled? Is there a difference between the two? Which is better: the domed washer vs. …
Identifying your kitchen faucet brand can be tricky. Whether the faucet decided to fail and you need replacement parts, or your friend is simply dying to know what kind of faucet you have, you’ll need to know the brand. Sometimes, the brand is evident, so finding the brand and necessary replacement parts is simple. However, …
Do you notice low water pressure or a sudden drop in water pressure when you use two faucets? It is an aggravating yet common problem in bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas where two faucets or sources pull water. If you are having issues with water pressure in your faucets, use this troubleshooting guide to get …
The diverter in a kitchen faucet enables the water pressure to switch from the main spout to the faucet sprayer. Sometimes, the sprayer quits working, which could be due to an issue with the diverter. Whether you need to troubleshoot issues, such as a kitchen faucet diverter thumping sound, or are just curious about where …
