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I recently decided to replace my ageing shower head with a newer model. After doing some research, I decided to install a Moen Attract 4-inch 6-function hand shower with Magnetix docking system. Not wanting to pay a plumber for the installation, I decided to complete the install on my own. While I worked, I captured the steps tat I took on a video so that other people could use it as reference material for their own installation. I inserted the video that resulted at the end of this post. For your reference, I'm also going to post the shower parts and tools that I used to complete the install.   Parts Completing the install only required the purchase of a new shower head or hand shower. This is the one I got and I am very happy with it: Moen Magnetix Six-Function Handheld Showerhead with Magnetic Docking System   (paid link) To make the install go smoothly and to help protect against leaks, it's a good idea to wrap the threads with some plumber's tape (PTFE tape)....

I recently noticed that my 1225 series Moen kitchen sink faucet was leaking slowly. Not wanting to pay a plumber for the repair, I decided to complete a repair on my own. While I worked, I captured the steps that I took on video so that other people who need to make a similar repair could use it for reference material. I inserted the video that resulted at the end of this post. For your reference, I'm also going to post the parts and tools that can be used to complete the repair.   Parts Completing the repair requires very few parts. All you need is a new Moen 1225 series faucet cartridge. This is the one I got and it worked great: Moen 1225 One-Handle Kitchen Faucet Cartridge   (paid link) Tools The tools that I used to complete the repair were similar to the following. I've chosen tools here that are well-priced but also have a reputation for being good quality, so you get the most value for your money. These are tools you can buy once and use...

I recently noticed that my 1225 series Moen bathroom sink faucet was leaking slowly. Not wanting to pay a plumber for the repair, I decided to complete a repair on my own. While I worked, I captured the steps that I took on video so that other people who need to make a similar repair could use it for reference material. I inserted the video that resulted at the end of this post. For your reference, I'm also going to post the parts and tools that can be used to complete the repair.   Parts Completing the repair requires very few parts. All you need is a new Moen 1225 series faucet cartridge. This is the one I got and it worked great: Moen 1225 One-Handle Bathroom Faucet Cartridge   (paid link) Tools The tools that I used to complete the repair were similar to the following. I've chosen tools that are well-priced but also have a reputation for being good quality, so you get the most value for your money. These are tools you can buy once and use fo...