The Fix-It Playbook — How to Fix a Leaky Faucet | 6-Page PDF | 2026 Edition

A dripping faucet isn't a new-faucet problem — it's a worn $5 part inside. Match your faucet type, swap the part, and the drip is gone.

Inside: Why a drip is a part, not a new faucet · The honest cost comparison · Step 1: Identify your faucet type · Step 2: Know the parts (and where it leaks) · Before you touch it: shut off the water · When to stop and call a pro instead · What you'll need · Troubleshooting · What the repair tech won't tell you.

Doing it yourself: a washer or O-ring is $2–5; a full cartridge is $10–25. Calling a pro: $100–200 to swap a part you can swap in 20 minutes.

6 pages of labeled diagrams, parts lists and real numbers — no filler, no 40-minute video. Instant PDF download: print it for the garage or follow it on your phone with the parts in hand. Yours to keep, no subscription.

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