Most faucets being sold and installed these days are of washerless design. Washerless faucets tend to go longer between leaks than the old-style compression faucets, but they still can develop ...

Despite their name, "washerless" faucets do have some washers in them. There are several common types: ball faucets (like those made by Delta), cartridge faucets (like those made by Moen), and ceramic ...

Even if you're a novice do-it-yourselfer, you'll be able to fix leaky and slow-flowing faucets if you properly prepare for the task. First, identify your faucet's manufacturer (the brand might be ...

Once upon a time, not so many years ago, it was easy for any amateur to repair leaking faucets. The job could be done with a screwdriver and a wrench. All you needed to do was replace an inexpensive ...

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 ...