How to install a new kitchen faucet?

Hi Mary! Each kitchen faucet should come with its own unique set of instructions that I would follow, but in general this video covers the basic process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEB_QoXJS1k Hope that helps!

First, please buy a high quality kitchen faucet with a long warranty, as it is The Most Used Faucet in the entire House.

They come with instructions, but you’ll also need to buy Teflon pipe tape and perhaps more (see below).

Take notice of how the old one was installed as you remove it. That will help you.

You’ll need tools, do you want a list of what tools you need?

If there’s water damage to your cabinet, stop and repair that first. Now is the time to get to those areas.

If your water supplies don’t have shut off valves, then you’ll have to shut off the entire house and back drain the entire house.

I always leave this type of work to a professional because I want it done correctly.

Over time, I've replaced all the builder's model faucets in my house. My husband is NOT "handy" so I do the little stuff like this.

It's not difficult, but you need to be physically flexible and might have to lie on your back and work above you (especially when working under the kitchen sink). If you don't have strong hands and arms, this might prove challenging.

Kim's suggestion about watching faucet installation videos is a good one; I did that and it helped me a lot!

And yes, make sure you have Teflon tape plus also a basin wrench (very helpful in hard-to-reach areas) and channel locks, which are big slip-joint pliers. These tools are not terribly expensive and are a good investment - you'll use them again.

DO read the directions carefully first. Sometimes instructions cover installation of more than one model of a particular faucet and this can be confusing if you don't review them well first.

One more thing - get yourself some knee-pads - you'll be VERY glad you did and your knees will thank you.