Q: I’m running the numbers for my new bathroom and need to choose between a two-handle “widespread” faucet or a “centerset” faucet. Are there big differences between these types of faucets to help me ...

A basin wrench is a standard plumbing tool that is indispensable for removing and installing most faucets. It consists of toothed jaws on the end of a long handle. You use it by reaching the wrench ...

Q: Dear Ed: I want to install a new bathroom faucet but have been confused about what type to order. The faucet I like is called a “widespread” faucet. What is a widespread faucet and will it fit on ...

The typical cost to install a kitchen faucet ranges from $161 to $364, while the national average cost is $261. There are several factors that affect the final cost of faucet installation, including ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Q: Dear Ed, I'm running the numbers for my new bathroom and noticed I can choose between a two-handle "widespread" faucet or a "centerset" faucet. Is there big differences between these types of ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Do I need a plumber to replace a bathroom sink faucet? - D.R., Chesterfield Generally, for a kitchen or vanity faucet, this can ...

Q: Dear Ed: We want to replace our two-handle bathroom faucet. But, we found the choices for bathroom faucets were overwhelming. Is there some advice you can give us on making our bathroom faucet ...

Dear Ted: Centerset faucets are deck mounted with 4 inches between handles. Widespread faucets are made up with separate components and space between handles can be about 8 to 16 inches apart. But, ...