An Empty Nest DIY:

Our kitchen faucet was leaking after 16-plus years of wear and tear. We’re empty nesters, so we had time to do the task ourselves and save some money along the way! First, we turned off the water at the shut-off valve under the sink. We had to remove the old faucet, which required the correct tools since the space under the sink (far left picture) is tight. After consulting with my brother over the phone, we determined what tools we had and what we needed to buy. Of course, we made a few trips to the hardware store for the correct items! An adjustable wrench allows you to loosen nuts of various sizes. A basin wrench is especially handy in this narrow space. We purchased this  Delta Abbott SpotShield Stainless 1-Handle Deck-Mount Pull-Down Handle Kitchen Faucet (Deck Plate Included)from Lowe’s.

For detailed videos on removing your kitchen faucet and installing a new one, please see the below links:

How to Uninstall a Kitchen Faucet

Delta Single Handle Pulldown Kitchen Faucet Installation Video

After scrubbing the sink with Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser, the sink was bright, shiny, and looked new!

It is very satisfying to save money, learn new skills, and update your space!

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Our Connect Favorites section includes products used in this DIY project, as well as other products that we’ve purchased for our home so be sure to check it out!