Newport Brass

Everything you need to pick the right kitchen or bathroom faucet -- hole count, mount type, finish, valve technology, and features that actually matter for your sink and daily use.

The 10-minute fix for low faucet pressure that most people overlook -- remove, clean, and reinstall your faucet aerator to restore full flow and fix uneven spray.

Fix water pooling around your faucet base -- replace worn O-rings, tighten loose mounting nuts, or reseal a cracked base plate on single-handle and two-handle faucets.

Remove an old kitchen faucet and install a new one from start to finish -- disconnect supply lines, pull the old faucet, mount the new one, and connect everything leak-free.

One drip per second wastes over 3,000 gallons a year. Usually a worn cartridge, washer, or seal -- straightforward DIY fix that stops the waste and the noise.

Leak can come from supply lines, shutoff valves, faucet connections, drain, or P-trap. The cabinet hides it, so it often goes unnoticed until damage is underway. Finding the exact source is step one.

Handle wobbles, spins, or feels loose? Spout rotates when it should not? Almost always a loose set screw, worn adapter, or deteriorated O-rings. Ten-minute fix, often costs nothing.

Could be a clogged aerator or partially closed valve (five-minute fix), or a failing PRV, corroded pipes, or municipal issue. First step: is it one fixture, one area, or the whole house?