Find your faucet (tap) There are four kinds of faucets: compression, cartridge (sleeve), ceramic disk, and ball type. A compression faucet relies on rubber washers to seal the valve seat. Rubber ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Replacing kitchen faucet or repairing it yourself may seem daunting, but once you learn the basics, modern faucets are fairly easy to repair. In fact, the hardest step to fix a leaky faucet or a ...