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How to fix leaking faucets and sluggish or clogged drains.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Apr 1971 (v.49#4) pg. 148

How to make quick repairs for leaky faucets.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Sep 1972 (v.50#9) pg. 152

How to install a garden watering hydrant.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1976 (v.54#6) pg. 10

How to replace worn washers on a water faucet.
BOYS' LIFE Mar 1982 (v.72#3) pg. 64

Plumbing for a lifetime. Step-by-step process of overhauling your kitchen sink by installing a replacement faucet cartridge (or entire new faucet assembly) and reseating the sink in a fresh bead of silicone.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Oct 1998 (v.22#1) pg. 42

Installing a replacement kitchen sink and new faucet assembly is illustrated in photos.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Sep 2000 (v.23#10) pg. 60

Installing a freeze-proof outdoor faucet is illustrated in photos.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Oct 2001 (v.25#1) pg. 60

Be your own plumber. Tips on repairing faucets and toilet valves. Covers both washer and washerless type faucets.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Feb 1981 (v.4#5) pg. 34

Faucet repairs. A how-to guide. Includes a maintenance schedule for modern faucets.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Aug 1987 (v.10#11) pg. 47

Simple plumbing repairs. Tips on fixing a clogged drain and a dripping tap.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Mar 1989 (v.12#6) pg. 70

Advice on attaching a hand-held shower unit to the faucet of an old claw-foot bathtub.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jun 1991 (v.14#9) pg. 14

Single-faucet bathroom fixture repair.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Nov 1993 (v.17#2) pg. 47

Wooden handle designed to fit over small or hard-to-grip faucet knobs provides extra leverage for elderly or arthritic hands.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jan 1995 (v.18#4) pg. 6

Tapped out, tapped in. Simple steps to replacing a single-lever faucet in less than an hour.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Feb 1997 (v.20#5) pg. 82

A guide to plumbing fixtures. Overview of the choices and costs associated with sinks, faucets and tubs for kitchen and/or bathroom. Excerpt from the book "A Consumer's Guide to Home Improvement, Renovation & Repair."
COST CUTS Jun 1990 (v.7#3) pg. 4

Fixing leaky faucets and spouts.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #79 Apr 1964 (v.14#2) pg. 26

Repairing outdoor faucets and water lines.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #86 Jun 1965 (v.15#3) pg. 51

How to replace a washer and repack an outdoor faucet.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #111 Aug 1969 (v.19#4) pg. 49

Easy plumbing maintenance. How to repair single-lever faucets, keep drains open, install an extra faucet and stop pipes from vibrating.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #124 Feb 1971 (v.21#2) pg. 46

How to repair faucets.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #138 Sep 1972 (v.22#7) pg. 44

Easy plumbing repairs, with special emphasis on single-handle faucets.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #170 Feb 1976 (v.26#2) pg. 34

How to install a single-lever type faucet.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #173 Jun 1976 (v.26#5) pg. 42

A complete guide to fixing both compression and non-compression faucets.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #202 Oct 1979 (v.29#8) pg. 78

Tips on fixing minor toilet, faucet, and pipe problems.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #212 Oct 1980 (v.30#8) pg. 30

Installing a replacement faucet in a bathroom sink is illustrated in photos.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #266 Feb 1986 (v.36#2) pg. 32

Keep your plumbing humming. Say a painless good-bye to ugly drippy bathroom fixtures. (1) Replacing a three-valve shower faucet. (2) Installing a single-lever shower control. (3) Replacing toilet tank parts. (4) Replacing a sink and faucet. (5) Replacing a faucet.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #282 Oct 1987 (v.37#8) pg. 48

Repairing leaky faucets. Looks at stem valve faucets, cartridge faucets, and ball faucets.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #298 May 1989 (v.39#5) pg. 72

A guide to stopping leaks in the three most common types of faucets (washer-type, cartridge, ball).
FAMILY HANDYMAN #314 Jan 1991 (v.41#1) pg. 55

Adding an outdoor faucet (freeze-proof sill cock).
FAMILY HANDYMAN #318 May 1991 (v.41#5) pg. 42

Plastic butter tub and fiberglass pipe insulation are used to keep outside water faucet from freezing.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #322 Oct 1991 (v.41#9) pg. 31

Fixing a leaky faucet that uses washers.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #327 Apr 1992 (v.42#4) pg. 20

How to remove a worn valve seat from a faucet.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #329 Jun 1992 (v.42#6) pg. 10

Replacing a kitchen sink and faucet.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #331 Sep 1992 (v.42#8) pg. 65

Seven basic plumbing fixes. (1) Slow-flowing faucet. (2) Bad sink sprayer. (3) Leaking basket strainer. (4) Drippy shower head. (5) Slow-filling washing machine. (6) Washing machine water hammer. (7) Water heater choke-up.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #334 Jan 1993 (v.43#1) pg. 54

How to troubleshoot an outdoor faucet with low water flow.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #338 May 1993 (v.43#5) pg. 12

Tip tells how to tune up a drippy single-arm ball-type faucet without replacing seals and O-rings.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #339 Jun 1993 (v.43#6) pg. 76

How to install a no-scald pressure-balancing shower faucet.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #344 Jan 1994 (v.44#1) pg. 52

Removing the cartridge in a single-knob faucet.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #349 Jun 1994 (v.44#6) pg. 14

Fixing common bathroom problems. (1) Unsealed cover plates. (2) Clogged shower head. (3) Clogged faucet aerator. (4) Faucet drips and leaks. (5) Toilet bowl leaks. (6) Sweaty toilet tank.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #354 Jan 1995 (v.45#1) pg. 58

Repairing leaky ball faucets.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #366 Mar 1996 (v.46#3) pg. 107

How to replace a leaky faucet cartridge.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #368 May 1996 (v.46#5) pg. 42

How to replace a tub-shower spout that has a leaky diverter valve.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #370 Jul-Aug 1996 (v.46#7) pg. 6

How to install a shower anti-scald mixing valve.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #395 Feb 1999 (v.49#2) pg. 28

Water-saving showerheads and faucets. Tips on selecting and replacing conventional faucets with more efficient fixtures.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #84 Oct-Nov 1993 pg. 82

Choosing a lavatory faucet. Looks at construction, finish, valve mechanisms, etc.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #113 Dec 1997-Jan 1998 pg. 88

How to add a hose outlet. Covers installation of both galvanized and plastic sillcocks.
HANDY ANDY Jul 1978 (v.2#9) pg. 71

How to repair new style faucets. Instructions for American-Standard ceramic disk, American-Standard Aqua-Seal, American-Standard push-pull, Universal-Rundle two-handle, Crane Dial-Ese, Elkay LK245, Delta single-handle, Moen single-handle, Kohler Centura single-handle, and Bradley single-handle.
HANDY ANDY Nov 1978 (v.3#2) pg. 52

How to fix compression faucets. Covers basic compression faucet, Chicago faucet, Eljer faucet, Kohler faucet and Sayco faucet.
HANDY ANDY Nov 1978 (v.3#2) pg. 62

How to install a new faucet. Includes information on removing an old faucet and on installing (1) a two-handled, top-mounted faucet, (2) a concealed faucet, and (3) a single-control faucet.
HANDY ANDY Mar 1979 (v.3#6) pg. 48

How to replumb your existing outdoor faucets to provide cold, warm and hot water.
HOME MECHANIX #701 Sep 1986 (v.82) pg. 66

Faucet facelift. A quick change of hardware can give your bath an all-new look. Tips on selection and installation.
HOME MECHANIX #746 Jun 1990 (v.86) pg. 54

Installing freezeproof outdoor faucets (sillcocks).
HOME MECHANIX #750 Nov 1990 (v.86) pg. 16

Safer shower valves. Tips on installing a pressure-balancing faucet.
HOME MECHANIX #784 Apr 1994 (v.90) pg. 8

Buyer's guide to bath faucets. A review of valve types, single vs double handles, body quality and finish.
HOME MECHANIX #804 Apr 1996 (v.92) pg. 31

Faucet repair. Part 1. Conventional faucets and valves.
HOMEOWNER Dec 1984 (v.9#10) pg. 51

Faucet repair. Part 2. Single-control faucets. Covers Elkay, Gerber, Kohler and Moen brands.
HOMEOWNER Jan-Feb 1985 (v.10#1) pg. 55

Faucet repair. Part 3. Single-control faucets. Covers Eljer, Peerless and Price Pfister brands.
HOMEOWNER Mar 1985 (v.10#2) pg. 55

Faucet repair. Part 4. Single-control faucets. Covers American Standard, Delta and Sears brands.
HOMEOWNER Apr 1985 (v.10#3) pg. 53

Faucet repair. Part 5. Single-control faucets. Covers Accent, Aqua-Line, Sterling, Town and Country, Union and Valley brands.
HOMEOWNER May 1985 (v.10#4) pg. 49

Faucet repair. Part 6. Shower and tub valves. Covers American Standard, Centura, Delta, Eljer, Kohler, Peerless and Reliant brands.
HOMEOWNER Jun 1985 (v.10#5) pg. 61

Tip on replacing a broken shower/bath spout equipped with a diverter valve.
HOMEOWNER Mar 1987 (v.12#2) pg. 62

Add additional outdoor faucets easily by using plastic pipe.
HOMEOWNER Apr 1988 (v.13#3) pg. 57

Install replacement faucet kits on kitchen sinks.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #1 Spring 1976 (v.1#1) pg. 32

How to replace a faucet washer.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #4 Winter 1976 (v.1#4) pg. 26

How to repair a single-control faucet. Part 1. Break-away drawings furnished for Kolher, American Standard, Delta, Moen and Speakman models.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #6 Summer 1977 (v.2#2) pg. 117

How to repair a single-control faucet. Part 2. Break-away drawings included for Bradley, Moen, Rockwell, Price Pfister, Elkay and Delta faucets.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #7 Fall 1977 (v.2#3) pg. 92

Step-by-step procedure for fixing single-lever bathtub and shower faucets. Three common brands: American Standard, Delta and Moen are covered.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1978 (v.3#1) pg. 95

How to connect sink, tub and laundry faucets to the water supply.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jul-Aug 1978 (v.3#4) pg. 77

Tip: Extension for laundry faucet is made from plastic pipe and brass fittings.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Mar-Apr 1979 (v.4#2) pg. 102

How to locate and repair leaky faucets.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1980 (v.5#1) pg. 36

End your faucet washer problems. How to replace a washer or seat.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1983 (v.8#1) pg. 77

Dressing down (grinding) faucet seats to prevent leaks.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #487 Dec 1968 (v.64) pg. 16

Basic plumbing repairs. Leaky faucet, noisy faucet, frozen pipes, leaks and clogged cesspool.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #525 Feb 1972 (v.68) pg. 88

How to fix leaky faucets. Part 1. Compression fittings.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #658 Mar 1983 (v.79) pg. 24

How to fix leaky faucets. Part 2. Noncompression (washerless) fittings.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #659 Apr 1983 (v.79) pg. 30

How to repair leaky faucets, both the washer and washerless variety.
NEW SHELTER Feb 1982 (v.3#2) pg. 49

Adding an outdoor faucet. Covers choosing a location, drilling the hole for installation and plumbing.
NEW SHELTER Jul-Aug 1985 (v.6#6) pg. 84

Tip: Simulated porcelain spokes for faucet handles can be fabricated from "plumber's putty" that is painted with refrigerator touch-up enamel.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Feb 1981 (v.9#2) pg. 41

Tip: Use test tube stoppers as replacements for old "spud washers".
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Dec 1981 (v.9#12) pg. 282

Tip on removing chrome plating from brass faucets.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Aug-Sep 1984 (v.12#7) pg. 163

Make gaskets for antique faucets from automotive "Form a Gasket".
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1988 (v.16#5) pg. 15

Tip on polishing badly corroded and pitted old faucets and plumbing fixtures.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1990 (v.18#4) pg. 18

Basic steps for repairing leaky faucets and valves in a stem faucet (compression faucet).
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1990 (v.18#5) pg. 43

Modifying old bathtub and shower plumbing to guard against hot water scalding whenever cold water pressure decreases.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1994 (v.22#7) pg. 38

Freeze Fighter. A circuit that automatically warms outdoor faucets once the temperature drops to the freezing point. For use in areas where freezing is a rare occurance. Heat is provided by clamping resistors to the faucet and applying 13-volts using this circuit.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1993 (v.10#5) pg. 41

Kitchen faucet beer tap. Tips on installing an Ultraflo manifold system for dispensing hot, warm and cold water to a faucet, and is also capable of delivering a beverage (such as beer) through the same faucet, all at the touch of a keypad.
POPULAR HOME AUTOMATION Jan 1998 (v.2#6) pg. 36

Repairing a single lever faucet.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1963 (v.119#5) pg. 136

Replacing faucet water valve seat cup.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1963 (v.120#4) pg. 152

How to repair single-lever faucets.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1970 (v.134#5) pg. 189

Tips on how to unclog sink and toilet drains, and how to correct trickles and drips on toilet tanks and faucets.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1973 (v.139#2) pg. 156

How to fix a dripping faucet, the style with washers.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1975 (v.143#5) pg. 11

How to install an extra hose bib on the outside wall of your house.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1981 (v.155#6) pg. 121

How to stop any faucet from leaking. Step-by-step repairs for each of the common types of faucets.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1983 (v.159#4) pg. 149

How to install freeze-proof through-the-wall outdoor faucets.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1984 (v.161#12) pg. 64

Faucet repair. Replacing worn washers, O-rings, or washerless cartridges.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1987 (v.164#4) pg. 132

Troubleshooting a kitchen sink spray attachment.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1988 (v.165#8) pg. 123

Single-handle faucet repair for both Moen and Delta faucets.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1989 (v.166#7) pg. 90

How to install a freeze-proof sillcock (outdoor faucet or hose bib).
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1989 (v.166#9) pg. 87

Tip on halting faucet "rattle" by tightening loose washer in a hose bib.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1989 (v.166#10) pg. 99

Plumbing system maintenance. (1) Extending water heater life. (2) Resetting a toilet. (3) Toilet repairs. (4) Cleaning shower heads and faucets. (5) Faucet repair. (6) Spout leaks.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1993 (v.170#1) pg. 53

Installing an outdoor faucet for warm water.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1993 (v.170#4) pg. 97

Running water. A guide to new faucets, their mechanical differences, finishes, and designs.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1997 (v.174#6) pg. 97

Installing a replacement kitchen sink and faucet and reinstalling a disposer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1998 (v.175#3) pg. 85

Repairing modern washerless faucets.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1963 (v.182#1) pg. 160

Getting broken screws out of faucet stems.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1964 (v.184#6) pg. 149

Facts about all kinds of faucets. Repairing leaky faucets.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1967 (v.191#6) pg. 141

How to make oak faucet knobs and a towel bar of oak and chrome.
SUNSET May 1978 (v.160#5) pg. 140

Tip shows how to remove a tight, threaded tub faucet.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #819 Oct 1997 (v.93) pg. 25

The facts on faucets. How to tell well-made sink, tub, and shower fittings from the polished pretenders.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #823 Mar 1998 (v.94) pg. 34

How to halt the most common leaks in toilets and faucets.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #834 Apr 1999 (v.95) pg. 55

Removing and cleaning three types of faucet aerators.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1968 (v.24#6) pg. 8

Faucet repair and maintenance for all styles of faucets. Includes a troubleshooting chart.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1972 (v.28#4) pg. 50

Tip: Don't use a screwdriver to remove "frozen" faucet washer screws. Use penetrating oil and pliers.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1979 (v.35#1) pg. 6

Tip: Use a deep socket to remove water faucets located behind ceramic tile walls.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1979 (v.35#2) pg. 12

Replacing separate hot and cold water bathtub faucets with a single, washerless, mixing valve.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1980 (v.36#3) pg. 92

Fancy up outdoor faucets by replacing the ordinary handles with brass figurines of various animals.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1986 (v.42#4) pg. 66

Tip on replacing the old faucet body to convert a bathtub into a tub/shower combination.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1989 (v.45#6) pg. 15

Stop faucet leaks with a few inexpensive parts and a little time.
WORKBENCH Apr-May 1993 (v.49#2) pg. 40

Easy-to-fix plumbing problems. Tips for do-it-yourselfers. (1) Fixing the toilet that has running water after it refills. (2) Fixing a leaky faucet.
WORKBENCH Feb-Mar 1996 (v.52#1) pg. 58

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