For a two handled fixture:

A package of assorted washers, or one that matches the old one

Both a Phillips-head and a standard screwdriver (you don't know which type is inside the faucet)

A small-to-medium sized crescent wrench

For a ball-type fixture:

A medium-sized flat screwdriver

A widely available kit, containing a special tool, a small hex wrench, rubber O-rings and valve seats

About fifteen minutes

2torial #0458: Learn2 Fix a Leaky Faucet Drip...drip...drip... It's three in the morning, and you can't sleep anymore with that constant noise, can you? Well, don't worry about fixing the darn thing tonight, just throw a towel under the drip for now and go back to sleep. In the morning you can fix the leak in a more permanent way. There are three general styles of faucets around. The first kind is the one that uses two different handles for hot and cold water. See the instructions below for this type of faucet. The second and third kinds both use one pivoting handle for both hot and cold water. If it's a "ball-type" faucet, with a rounded top, you can buy a generic kit that contains special tools. Then just follow the instructions below. If it's a "cartridge type", with a squared-off top, it will use one of a number of various cartridges. Unfortunately, it's not possible to show each maker's specific unit here. The box that your cartridge comes in will contain directions for installing it; just make sure that you get the correct cartridge for your fixture. In any case, make sure that you plug the drain before beginning any repairs, so parts don't fall down it! Step 1