The Fix-It Playbook — Leaky Faucet Flowchart | Free 1-Page PDF | 2026 Edition

Faucet dripping at the spout or leaking at the handle? Where it leaks tells you what to buy.

Two questions sort it. Is this a sink faucet with working shutoffs underneath — a tub or shower valve in the wall is a different job. Then, water off and drain plugged: a drip at the spout means washer, cartridge or seat; a leak at the handle base means O-rings, three steps each.

The sheet also carries a where-it-leaks = what-to-buy quick-read, and a plain line on when to stop and call a pro.

One page. Print it or keep it on your phone. Free instant PDF download, yours to keep.

If the tree sends you deeper: How to Fix a Leaky Faucet ($6) adds the four-faucet-type ID guide, the exact cartridge and washer part numbers by brand, and the complete troubleshooting table. All five bathroom guides come together as the Bathroom Repair Kit ($14), and all 24 year-round guides are in the Core Library ($49).