Drip, drip, drip, the noise reverberates from your kitchen.

One of the most common, and annoying problems  home owners experience are leaky faucets. Most simply do not know how to deal with the problem. But thankfully, you don’t have to be a plumber to get it fixed.

All you need is 5 dollars.

If your up for the task and want to show that you can throw your weight around the house then by following these simple instructions you can become the true King of your household (with plumbing skills).

These are the materials you will need:

• Philips screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench
• A set of washers.

1. Always, turn off the water to your sink. Usually you can do this by locating the two valves underneath your sink. If you can’t or if their calcified, then head downstairs and shut off all the water to your home. Make sure to drain any water in the pipes by letting it out.
2. Cover the sink hole with a cloth so no tools or bolts fall into your pipes.
3. Pop the top of the faucet handle so you can get at the screw. Remove the screw.
4. Now use the wrench to take the nut off.
5. You should be able to see the washer or washers. Take them out and examine them. There may be some visible damage on one of them, such as a crack or a rip or even a whole part missing.
6. Take the washers and head to your local Home Depot or Home Hardware. You should be able to purchase a new set for less then 5$.
7. You may also see that it’s kind of dirty in the gap where the handle was, if you have a tool for it then clean it out. This’ll allow the washer to sit better in it’s proper position.
8. Now replace the washers and follow the instructions in reverse until you have your sink reassembled.
9. Find your spouse, and show them that you can and do fix things around the house.
10. Bask in your glory.

Congratulations! You’ve just solved the most common problem to occur at home. Now didn’t the garage need a new paint job…