Installing a new faucet is a snap, but removing the one it's replacing can be a pain. Avoid headaches with the right tools ...

A small addition to your shower head can save you time, money, and water: a simple shutoff valve can toggle the water flow off and on without undoing your carefully-calibrated mix of hot and cold on ...

They should be easy to operate. In order to insure that valves perform up to these expectations, valve manufacturers generally specify or recommend that valves be installed per their instructions. For ...

Leaky, unsightly faucets are a fairly common problem, but with a few simple tools—and the willingness to wedge yourself under a sink for a little while—swapping one out for a brand new faucet is a ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Do I need a plumber to replace a bathroom sink faucet? - D.R., Chesterfield Generally, for a kitchen or vanity faucet, this can ...

Q: Dear Ed, I love your new "House Call" book and it has given me the confidence to try my hand at changing my bathroom faucet. You say that preparation and good judgment are always the key to keeping ...

Q: I am a novice do-it-yourselfer and I want to upgrade my bathroom and kitchen fixtures by installing new faucets. I have been putting this job off because I have no soldering skills and I know that ...

A basin wrench is a tool that allows you to tighten and loosen the nuts that hold a faucet to a sink, as well as the nuts ...