Just about anyone can replace an old faucet. It's quite a bit easier than you probably imagine. All you need is the right information, which is easy to find online, some common tools, and enough belief in yourself to give it a try.

Faucets for the kitchen and bath come from different manufacturers in many different styles. However you will be glad to know that installation for most are not that different. There is usually some type of mounting plate that holds the faucet in place.

For this job the only thing that you will need here out of the ordinary is a basin wrench especially to remove the old faucet.

First, the old faucet will need to be removed before the installation of the new faucet. So begin by turning off the water supply. On the wall below the sink there will be two valves. Go under the sink and turn those off.

If by some chance you do not have cut off valves under the sink, stop right here - you will need a plumber to install them for you. Then you can change your faucet by yourself. Even by only doing the faucet yourself you will still save a couple of hundred dollars.

Next turn the nuts on the water supply lines which are connected to the valves that deliver water to the sink counterclockwise. Have on hand a small pail because when these lines are opened by opening the faucet you will be able to drain out any remaining water.

Next go back below the sink where you should be able to see the faucet coming through. Look for at least one nut that holds the faucet in place. Depending on several factors, including the manufacturer, the age, and style of your faucet, you will have either one or two nuts holding the faucet in place. The basin wrench should loosen these when rotated in a counterclockwise direction. Now, the faucet should be easy to lift off.

If you cannot loosen these nuts which is very common due to corrosion you are going to have to break them to remove the faucet. You can use a drill to break the nuts, but be careful.

Now you are ready to install your new faucet. Remove it from the box and check the directions to make certain that all required parts are present. Follow any assembly instructions in the directions given by the manufacturer. This step is a lot easier than it sounds.

Next, place the faucet over the exposed holes in the sink. When installing your new faucet make sure to place plumber's putty beneath it to form a water tight seal. Place the mounting bracket over the valves that are on the underside of the sink and tighten it with the nuts that were provided with the faucet. Installing the water supply lines is the reverse procedure of un-installation.

Check for leaks and congratulate yourself - YOU DID IT.