If you’re lucky, you can fix your leaking faucet by simply tightening the nut under the handle. Don’t crank it hard, though. If snugging it up doesn’t solve the problem, turn off the water and remove ...

When an old-time faucet leaked, even the most amateur of plumbers realized the problem was probably a defective washer. If the washer was replaced, the faucet generally went back into service and had ...