If you’re like many homeowners, your “honey-do” list probably has a number of items on it that you’ve been meaning to take care of for some time but haven’t. If a leaky faucet is one of them, don’t put it off any longer. Faucet leaks are more than just an annoyance – they are a waste of water, and if you pay for your water usage by volume, a leak is adding additional cost to your water bill (probably more than you realize). A faucet that drips on average 20 times a minute wastes almost 700 gallons of water in a year! And that doesn’t take into account the irritation of that continual “drip drip” noise.
If you’ve got a leaky faucet, you probably can take care of it yourself without calling in a plumber. Here’s a step-by-step lesson from HomeOwner Ideas, along with a complete list of tools and materials you’ll need. It isn’t hard, expensive, or time-consuming, and it could save you money and irritation.
In the event you have a faucet leak that results in damage, contact a contractor who specializes in water damage. It’s important to get the problem taken care of right away to prevent further trouble such as mold and rot.
Iron River Construction provides interior and exterior home improvement and remodeling services in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota area.
