Regulators are worried that faucet leaks in Boeing 787 jets could pose a safety hazard by water seeping into the planes’ electronics during flights. The Federal Aviation Administration proposed Friday to order repetitive inspections and, if leaks are found, replacing faucet parts. The move comes after reports of water from lavatories getting under the cabin…
Install Brass Water Faucets That Don’t Tarnish
Dear James: My brass kitchen faucet works, but after only two years, the finish is tarnished. How do I install a new one and what types are tarnish-resistant? — Tea S. Dear Tea: Try cleaning the tarnished brass surfaces before running out to buy a new faucet. There are many brass cleaners available that are…
Reader Needs Help With Kitchen Faucet Confusion
By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Ed: We need a new kitchen faucet but I’m confused with my pullout or pull-down choices. I never had either type before and I want to make the right move. To help me decide, what are some advantages with each pull-style kitchen faucet? — Liz, Texas…
Finding the Faucet Style for a Bathroom Sink
By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Hi Ed, I plan to change out the faucet on our guest bathroom sink. I’m confident about doing the job, but need help finding the faucet style to fit my sink. Can you go through some basic bathroom faucet styles for an oval drop-in sink? Ron,…
How Much Should You Spend on a Kitchen Faucet?
By Hunter Boyce From Atlanta Journal-Constitution A nice faucet doesn’t have to break the bank. Few things bring new character to a kitchen quite like a new faucet. An expensive faucet, however, can put quite a dent in your budget. It begs the question: How much should you spend on a kitchen faucet? According to…
Replace a Bathroom Faucet
The trend in remodeling continues, reports the recent Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) from Harvard’s Remodeling Futures Program. Any upgrade even replacing a bathroom faucet won’t go unnoticed if you decide to sell your home, so don’t hesitate to make the upgrade and enjoy using it. It’s not the largest feature in a bathroom,…
Looking for a Feature Packed Touch-Less Kitchen Faucet
By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Hi Ed, I like the concept of touch-less kitchen faucets and want to install one. But, I want more than just that one feature if I’m going to upgrade. What other options are available when making the move to an electronic kitchen faucet? Paul, Arkansas A:…
Spray Away With New Kitchen Faucet Technology
By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Ed: I plan to surprise my family with a new kitchen faucet. I want to get a pull-out faucet with spray options that are useful for everyone in the house. I enjoy your plumbing recommendations, so what spray head features do you like? — Brent, Washington…
Plumber: Existing Faucet Adds a Decorative Splash in the Bathroom
By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Hi Ed: We just moved into a new-to-us home and noticed that the existing bathroom faucet splashes some water out of the sink when it’s in use. The faucet is not new, but it’s OK and does not leak. Any way we can address this splashing…
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