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When it comes to selecting a faucet for the kitchen or bath, the possibilities seem endless. You’ll find everything you need to know here to sort through the options, including finishes, construction, and styling. Step-by-step instructions show how to install a kitchen faucet and sink yourself—an easy upgrade that refreshes a look.

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Kitchen Faucet Picks: Pull-Out Faucets

Pullout faucets are the fastest-growing faucet type because of their convenience. See our favorite picks, with manufacturer information included.

"This sleek pullout faucet offers single handle temperature control and … patented pause button. Medora Pullout Kitchen Faucet $480-$584 Moen Incorporated 800/289-6636; moen.com This faucet pulls out all the stops with new finishes …"

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Bathroom Faucet Basics

… designs. Some brass faucets can contain relatively … for lead-free brass faucets and always allow the faucet to run for a minute before drinking the water . Faucet finishes include chrome … standard finish for most faucets because it is durable …

Types of Bathroom Faucets

… accommodate standard faucets . The three basic faucet styles -- single … countertop around the faucet easier. With a … one unit, these faucets typically have … without touching the faucet . With the connection … sink deck, these faucets have a separate …

25 Facts About Kitchen Faucets

… of sink-mount faucets . 4. Easier how … Installing a new faucet has become one … favorite kitchen faucet finish. 6. Cleaner H2O. Faucets with built-in … small, dedicated faucet . 10. PVD technology … manufacturers now finish faucets employing Physical …

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Faucets Hot Picks

Get a glimpse of the hottest faucets found at the 2008 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.

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The Kohler Carafe kitchen faucet is an all-in-one product. The right lever controls the water temperature. The left lever controls the filtered water feature. The Moen Fina bath faucet offers a contemporary look with soft lines. It also features a water-saving aerator that reduces water consumption by 30% compared to standard faucets . The Kenzo Collection of bath faucets from Price Pfister features a contemporary trough-style faucet that lets water naturally flow into the sink.

-There is nothing like a new faucet to make your kitchen or bath sparkle. Hello, I'm Linda Eggerss, editor of Kitchen & Bath Ideas magazine and I'm at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Today, I'm gonna show you some faucets that are marvelous.

-Well, you may not need a faucet this big, but you're gonna need a faucet sooner or later and those are my hot picks for faucets .

Touchless Faucets

Kitchen & Bath Trend Report: You've seen touchless faucets in commercial spaces. Now you can have all their advantages in your own kitchen or bath.

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Garden trend report. This trend puts technology at your fingertips. Literally, touchless faucets use electronic sensors to start and stop the water's flow. You've seen them in airports and other public spaces, but now, they're moving into residential kitchens and baths. If you've got young kids, these faucets are a great idea. Hook one up to filtration system and it serves as a convenient water dispenser. Some models even let you preset the water's temperature so you don't have to worry about scalding hands. These faucets also lower your water bill by conserving water since the sensors automatically turn the faucet off when you take your hands away. Want even more control? This model bundles the touchless feature with another sensor, one that puts the tap into tap water, letting you turn the water on with a simple touch. Wouldn't that be great when you're cooking? So, whether it's 1 touch or touchless, this technology is making faucets more functional.

Faucets

Before you buy a new faucet , learn about the many options available.

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inside workings. The flow of water is controlled by cartridges inside the faucet . Less expensive cartridges are made of resin. Higher quality are made of ceramic. Spend some time test driving various faucets and see how you prefer to regulate the flow and temperature of water. Common options include single handle or level, or double handle or level. Also pay attention to how the water will flow from the faucet .

the basin. A pullout sprayer doubles the function of your spout. Qualify faucets begin with solid brass fittings. However this doesn't mean you have to choose a brass colored fixture. Look for finishes such as

Faucet options are about more than getting water from one place to another. Options include instant hot water tabs for tea and cooking. Wall mounted hot filler faucets over a range or cooktop. They mean you don't have to love a water filled pot from sink to range. If you had children at home, choose the faucet with anti-scald controls. It keeps water at a set temperature usually about 110 degrees. Safe and stylish, what could be better?

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Bathroom Faucet Picks: Traditional Faucets

… available for this wide-spread faucet makes it an easy addition to any bathroom decor. Scarsdale faucet $437-$539 Watermark Designs … his line of bath and shower faucets . This deck-mount bath set … Pair this unique wall-mount faucet with a vessel lavatory sink …

Kitchen Faucet Repair and Installation

… sprayer hose from the faucet or simply cut the hose. Many newer faucets mount with a center … stop valves. A faucet with a pullout spout … or a drinking- water faucet . Installation is similar to a standard faucet . The hose is free … On other types of faucets , you may need to …

Single-Handle Bathroom Faucets

… 179) gives this sleek faucet a dynamic feel. Grohe; 800 … designed Iperbole Monoblock faucet ($551) is covered in sensual … The square shape of Rothbury faucets ($282-$513) imparts casual … Lever Single Hole Lavatory Faucet ($835) combines classic …

Tub and Shower Cartridge Faucet Repair and Installation

… the parts Tub cartridge faucets work just like sink cartridge faucets . Usually the faucet only turns water on and … or repair kit for your faucet model, silicone grease Tub and shower cartridge faucets are similar to their sink …

Hooking Up a Shower or Tub Faucet

… and install a tub/shower faucet Tools Drill, tubing cutter … tub Materials Tub/shower faucet , copper pipe and fittings … pipe-thread tape Most faucets come with a plastic cover that protects the faucet and serves as a guide for …

Widespread Faucet Repair and Installation

Widespread faucets offer increased design … before purchasing your faucet . Granite, marble … may be able to use a faucet extension kit for thick … freedom in placing the faucets and accessories in holes … Installation of a widespread faucet follows the same general …