Milwaukee 6" & 10" Adjustable Wrench Set (48-22-7400)
Two sizes cover retaining nuts and supply lines.
Affiliate link placeholder · Home Depot prices as of 2026-10-14 · Amazon prices shown at checkoutJob guides / Kitchen & bath / Plumbing / Fix a Leaky Faucet
The Job Guide
Stop a dripping faucet, for under $25.
The short answerTo fix a leaky faucet, shut off the valves under the sink, open the faucet to drain it, and plug the drain. Pop off the handle cap, remove the handle screw and the retaining nut or clip, and pull the cartridge or stem. Take it to the store to match it, then install the new cartridge (and new seats and springs if your faucet uses them) in the same orientation. Most repairs take 30–60 minutes.
A drip is almost always a worn cartridge, stem, or rubber seat. Identify your faucet brand, bring the old part to match it, and you'll rarely need a plumber.
DifficultyEasy–Moderate
Time30–60 minplus a parts run
DIY cost$8–$20estimate
Hiring a proVaries by areaestimate
DIY range is the Home Depot price of the parts below as of Oct 14, 2026 (one cartridge or a seats-and-springs kit). We didn't find a reliable published pro rate, so none is shown.
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