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Fix a Leaky Faucet with DIY Basics

That constant drip from your faucet isn’t just annoying—it’s wasting gallons of water and driving up your utility bill.
With the cost of water rising, a leaky outdoor faucet is more than just a minor nuisance. Even the slowest drip of water adds up, resulting in a big surprise on your utility bills. But a leaky outdoor ...
Overtightening Connections Many homeowners believe tighter equals better when fixing pipe connections. Overtightening supply ...
One drip per second from a leaky faucet equals 3,000 to 8,000 gallons of wasted water a year, according to Paul Patton, senior product manager for Delta Faucet, and Chuck White, vice president of ...