Installing a new kitchen faucet can make doing dishes more enjoyable. Nationally, the average cost to install a kitchen faucet is $260, but it can cost as little as $161 and go up to $364 or higher.

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

A basin wrench is a standard plumbing tool that is indispensable for removing and installing most faucets. It consists of toothed jaws on the end of a long handle. You use it by reaching the wrench ...

Q: Dear Ed: I want to install a new bathroom faucet but have been confused about what type to order. The faucet I like is called a “widespread” faucet. What is a widespread faucet and will it fit on ...

Q. I have an outdoor faucet that I use a lot to water plants and wash my cars. It leaks badly. I want to replace it with a freeze-proof faucet so I can use it year-round without worrying. Are those ...

Q: Dear Ed, I'm running the numbers for my new bathroom and noticed I can choose between a two-handle "widespread" faucet or a "centerset" faucet. Is there big differences between these types of ...

You may or may not know that not only am I a home builder, but I’ve also been a master plumber since age 29. I was drawn to the plumbing craft because of its fascinating three-dimensional nature. Your ...

This widespread faucet is easy to install, and it comes with a pop-up drain assembly kit, a leak-free valve, and a durable ceramic disc (the only accessory not included is a deck plate, which you’ll ...

Q: Dear Ed: We want to replace our two-handle bathroom faucet. But, we found the choices for bathroom faucets were overwhelming. Is there some advice you can give us on making our bathroom faucet ...

Dear Ted: Centerset faucets are deck mounted with 4 inches between handles. Widespread faucets are made up with separate components and space between handles can be about 8 to 16 inches apart. But, ...