Project book · an afternoon

Replace a bathroom faucet

A smaller version of the kitchen job, and the drain stopper usually comes with it.

This fits in a car

About 7 lb of materials. Comfortably inside what a car carries (200 lb), so any shopper can take it. ⚠️ 2 items on the list have no weight on file, so the real load is a little heavier than this.

Shut it off first

Shut off the water at the valves under the sink and open the faucet to check it is really off before you loosen anything. Call a licensed plumber if a valve will not close, the drain pipe or valve is corroded, or a connection still leaks after tightening.

What to buy — untick anything you have

Plumbing

Tools — already ticked off, since most people have them

Tools

It lands in the shopping form, where you can edit anything and say what you think each thing costs. Nothing is ordered until you send it.

How it goes · about an afternoon · some experience

  1. Clear out the vanity, shut off both valves under the sink, and open the faucet to prove the water is off.
  2. Disconnect the supply lines and the drain stopper linkage, and take a photo of how it all fit together.
  3. Remove the old faucet and the old drain, and scrape the old putty off the sink.
  4. Fit the new drain and faucet following the instructions in the box, then connect the supply lines to the same valves.
  5. Turn the water back on slowly, fill the basin and let it drain, and check underneath with a dry paper towel for drips.

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Feeding people instead? The recipe book works the same way — pick a meal, say how many, every ingredient lands on the list.

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