| Is your bathroom looking a bit drab but you can't | | | | their bathroom habits. |
| afford to pay for a total overhaul? Or maybe you're | | | | * Choose a material that will require as little |
| going for a total overhaul in your bathroom. In either | | | | maintenance as possible - brushed chrome usually |
| case one of the key aspects of redecorating your | | | | requires the least amount of maintenance. |
| bathroom are the faucets you're going to use. These | | | | * Faucets come in several configurations - make sure |
| items are used daily in your bathroom so it's best | | | | the one you buy will fit in the spaces provided on |
| that they're not old and ugly - it's the last thing you'd | | | | your sink. |
| want a guest to see. Or to have to use for that | | | | Once you get the faucets home it's time to fit them. |
| matter. | | | | The quickest and easiest way to do this is to simply |
| If you're working to a tight budget then you may | | | | call a plumber and have them do the work for you. |
| make a move towards the cheapest faucets you | | | | You may, however, wish to do this yourself. If this is |
| can find in your local hardware store. Before you | | | | the case then make sure you shut off the water |
| start forking over your money for these cheap | | | | valves in your home before attempting the faucet |
| faucets you should take some things into | | | | replacement. Has the valve ever been turned or |
| consideration. To buy a faucet worth owning you | | | | used? What if it snaps off? You'll wind up paying a |
| should: | | | | small fortune in emergency plumbers fees so treat |
| * Check the warranty. If there's no warranty then | | | | the valve with some WD40 before putting any |
| it's going to be more expensive in the long run if the | | | | pressure on it. |
| faucet develops a fault. | | | | Once your new faucets are fitted you can stand |
| * What do you use your sink or tub for? Make sure | | | | back and admire how they've added to your |
| the faucets will suit the needs of your family and | | | | bathroom overall. |