Leaks around the handles or spout of your compression sink faucet may be a result of a bad faucet seat. The stem of the faucet rotates up and down on the faucet seat. Over time, the seat can become worn, resulting in a bad seal between the seat and the washer on the end of the stem. Removing a bathroom turn faucet seat requires the use of a seat wrench. Faucet seat wrenches come with a variety of adapters to fit the hole in the center of the faucet seat. Removing the seat is the first step to repairing the faucet.

A common household problem is a leaky bathtub faucet. A leaky faucet can lead to water stains in your bathtub, waste water, cause water damage to the wallboard and tile in the area around the leak and lead to the growth of mold and mildew. If the leaks are caused by damage to the copper pipes that feed into the bathtub, the pipes will have to be repaired or possibly replaced, depending on how bad the damage is. Fortunately, the cause of a leaky faucet is usually a washer or cartridge inside the faucet handle, which is a simple repair.

It is perfectly normal to encounter a leak in your tub diverter valve, especially if you have been using the same tub for years. Over time, the diverter valve may get cracked or broken, causing leaks in the tub. While it easy to call a specialist to fix the leak for you, you can save a lot of time and money by repairing the tub diverter valve yourself. With a few tools and a few minutes of your time, you can finish fixing your diverter without worrying about paying someone else to do the job.

The diverter piece on a bathtub spout controls whether water flowing through the faucet exits out of the spout or out of the showerhead. A broken diverter will not allow water to flow out of the spout or the showerhead. Replacing the tub's spout is the quickest and easiest solution to the problem. You need to be careful to buy a new spout that is similar to the old one with the same internal threads or retaining screw.

Bronze kitchen faucets use the metal alloy bronze, which is made from combining copper with other elements, especially tin. The result is a rich, warm metal that can fit in with a variety of kitchen styles. If you are considering new kitchen fixtures, you can find bronze options at most home improvement and design stores. There are several generation categories of bronze kitchen faucets for you to choose from.