Any sink setup can be greatly enhanced with the addition of a stylish faucet. Commonly known as the water tap, this simple device dates back as far as 1700 BC and has been carefully refined over time.

If you’re lucky enough to have a retractable sprayer attached to your kitchen faucet, you’ve probably noticed that its circular blast often isn’t powerful enough to really scrape dishes clean. To fix ...

Q: I plan to surprise my family with a new kitchen faucet. I want to get a pullout faucet with spray options that are useful for everyone in the house. Which sprayhead features do you like? A: Since ...

If you’ve noticed a decline in your kitchen faucet’s water pressure, don’t start shopping for new faucets just yet. Chances are it’s just a build up of sediment and scale that’s reducing the flow of ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Hi Ed: I'm planning for a long-awaited kitchen faucet changeout in my kitchen. I want a pull-down type with a multifunctional spray head. Before I get locked into one type, can you go over some ...

Q: I’m a regular reader of your column and enjoy the topic of new plumbing technology. I’ll be shopping for a new kitchen faucet soon and want a pullout spray type. Since I want cool features, what ...