Add more years of life to a worn plastic valve stem by wrapping it with Teflon plumber's tape. How to Fix a Leaky Faucet If you have a loose valve handle—on a shower, bathroom or kitchen faucet ...

Linda Cottin removes the plastic button from the top the faucet handle in order to remove the handle screw. If your double-handled bathroom faucet is dripping, grab an adjustable wrench, a ...

Pull the handle straight up and off to expose either a metal or a plastic faucet stem. Step 3: Use an adjustable wrench to remove the retaining nut or bonnet that holds the faucet stem in place.