If you have an old faucet that you want to replace, this is not one of those jobs where you have to bring in a plumber and pay some large sum to make the fix. In fact, installing a new faucet is so easy that you should be able to do it yourself, even if you only have minimal experience with home improvement and plumbing. In any case, it can’t hurt to try, and if you feel like you are getting in over your head, you can always hire a plumber later.


Step 1: First things first, purchase your new faucet. Make measurements of your existing faucet, and find a new one that matches up.

Step 2: Remove the old faucet. First, shut off the water supply to the room and then open the faucet to let any lingering water drain out. Next, use an adjustable wrench to disconnect the water lines under the sink from the old faucet. These are the lines going up to the faucet, not the one draining down from the sink. After you do this, you’ll have to look closely at your faucet to determine exactly how it’s removed. In most cases, you’ll find screws either underneath the faucet or within removable hot and cold knobs. Unscrew the screws and lift the faucet out.

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