Horizon Plumbing

  Today's faucets are easier to install than ever before. In reality, you can also buy hawks that mount absolutely from the top of the sink so you don't have to crawl underneath. But there are still things you need to know for a fast, simple and leak-free installation. Here are our top ideas for assisting you with the next installation of a faucet. Get Rid Of The Old Faucet First Even with a basin wrench, it can be nearly impossible to break loose corroded nuts holding older faucets to the sink. If you don't care about wrecking the faucet, cut off the nuts instead. You can use either a rotary tool with a metal-cutting disc or an oscillating tool with a metal-cutting blade. Cut through one side of the nut. Then use a screwdriver to pry the nut away from the faucet body. You can also cut off other stubborn parts, like the pop-up drain assembly on a bathroom sink. Use Silicone To Mount New Faucet If the water is under the plug, the socket can be corroded or worse the