The aerator in a kitchen faucet plays an essential role in the faucet’s water-saving abilities. However, if the aerator becomes clogged or damaged, it can restrict the water too much, leading you to remove it. If you decide to replace it, you’ll need to know what type to buy. So, are kitchen faucet aerators universal? …
Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling your guest bath, you’ll need to pick a finish for the fixtures throughout the space. The design path you take is up to you, but should any of the fixtures match? While it would be easy if we could tell give a yes or no answer, it’s …
Although a kitchen faucet is a relatively small piece of the puzzle in your kitchen, it serves a vital purpose. We use our kitchen faucets daily for various tasks, such as rinsing fresh produce, washing dishes, or cleaning our hands. So, when your faucet is malfunctioning, it can throw a curve into your daily plans. …
Miseno is a lesser-known faucet brand, so if you come across it in your search for the perfect fixture, you might not know much about it. Since faucets aren’t particularly cheap and often come with a price tag of over $100, most folks want a bit of a backstory on the product. Is it a …
Unfortunately, sensor faucets aren’t above problems, so they can run into issues like any faucet. The aerator might become clogged, connections might be loose, or the supply hoses might be blocked. Some problems are easier to fix than others, but try these methods before you call a plumber. This article reviews five common issues with …
In some cases, repairing a faucet can be a challenge. Whether the challenge arises due to hard-to-reach parts or a stubborn lock nut, a simple repair can quickly become a complicated task. So, you’ll probably start looking for an alternative solution when this happens, and you might even reach for WD-40. Although using WD-40 on …
Maybe you’re decorating a newly-built home or replacing an old faucet with a new one. You decide you like the dark, aged look of oil-rubbed bronze, so you’re considering that for your new faucet. But after a bit of consideration, you begin to worry – does oil-rubbed bronze actually go with a stainless steel sink? …
The kitchen faucet is a critical part of maintaining a steady flow in the kitchen. Without it, things come to a screeching halt – no more washing dishes, rinsing fresh produce, washing your hands, and more. So, most of us notice when the kitchen faucet goes on strike. Some faucets are more finicky than others, …
The model number is an essential component in the process of ordering replacement parts. Without the correct model number, you might end up with parts that aren’t compatible with your faucet. So, before you order replacement parts, you’ll need to figure out this piece of information. If you’re at a loss for where to start, …
Once you open the door to the world of kitchen faucets, you’ll be flooded with hundreds of styles, designs, finishes, brands, and price points. With seemingly limitless options, choosing the perfect kitchen faucet can be overwhelming. So, perhaps you decide to start browsing through different categories and come across the realm of high-arc faucets. Before …
Although the flow restrictor is a helpful tool for saving water, it can reduce the water too much. Sometimes, it might reduce your water flow from the kitchen faucet to a trickle, making it difficult to wash dishes, rinse produce, or complete other daily tasks. So, is it possible to take it out? If so, …
Perhaps you recently noticed an ever-growing puddle around the base of your Price Pfister kitchen faucet. While you initially dismissed it as splashes from washing your hands, cleaning dishes, and other tasks, you notice it steadily growing while the tap is on. So what is causing it to leak from the base? There are a …
While we usually turn to the water heater when there are hot water issues in our homes, it’s not always the culprit. This is typically the case when issues are isolated to sole fixtures in our homes, like the shower. So, if your single-handle shower faucet doesn’t seem to be getting any hot water (but …
Bathroom faucets are essential for everyday tasks like washing hands or brushing teeth. In some bathrooms, they serve as the focal point, capturing the gaze of everyone who enters the space and tying the design together. In others, they blend seamlessly into the background, serving the functional purpose, but no more. If you’re in the …
Leaky faucets quickly become a nuisance, and while some are easy to spot, others run under the radar. Leaks around the base are one of the types that often go undetected for a while since it’s an area where water splashes commonly end up. However, once you notice the leak, it usually becomes painfully apparent. …
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling is exciting, but sometimes a new faucet is all it takes to brighten a space. So, perhaps you’re installing a new faucet to replace the old, battered one (or as a mini facelift). As you prepare for your installation, you begin wondering if caulk is necessary when installing a new faucet. …
Designing a kitchen can be tricky because there are so many components that make up the finished result. Wall paint, backsplash, countertops, cabinet paint (or stain), faucets, light fixtures, cabinet hardware, appliances, sinks, and so on – it all needs to mesh together. Of course, you could go rogue with a beautiful, striking design that …
When taking a shower, it’s usually preferable when the water comes out of the showerhead, not the tub spout. If you wanted to take a bath, you’d take one, so why is the water coming out of the tub spout when it should be pouring out of the showerhead? This is a common problem in …
