Easy Faucet Installation
There's nothing easier than swapping out an old faucet for a new one to give your kitchen or bathroom a completely new look. Whether your home is traditional, contemporary or country, there are coordinating faucets to pull the look together.

And it's easy to do. According to a survey by the Bureau of Building Marketing and Research, 85 percent of respondents said a household member installed the faucet they bought.

Here are some tips to make the job go smoothly:

Look for easy-to-read "maintenance and installation" sheets with straightforward instructions and illustrations that identify each faucet part.

Look for products that offer "no-tools hookup." This way you can hand-install new faucets without tools.

Take a peek at the old unit before heading to the store. If the mounting posts are rusted or very old, buy some penetrating oil, which will help ease the unit out of the sink.

Check to see if the supply tube connections look crimped or fragile. You may have to buy cutting tools to sever tubing or mounting stands when removing the old faucet.

A do-it-yourself project can be a lot simpler than you think. Take, for example, a single-handle faucet for the kitchen. To install, simply set it on the sink and hand-tighten the lock-nuts onto the faucet for the shanks. To make the supply connection, slip the coupling nut onto the ball-nose supply and tighten it to the adapter.

That's it. You're faucet is installed. Now, turn on the water and flush the lines to clear sediment by removing the aerator and allowing the water to flow for a full minute.

Swapping out your old faucet for a new one doesn't have to be a job you face with dread. Peerless faucets come with detailed how-to guides with diagrams for each faucet, as well as a full lifetime guarantee for the working parts and finishes.

Provided by Peerless Faucet
Reprinted with permission HouseNet, Inc.

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