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It wasn’t until we replaced our kitchen faucet with a hands-free faucet that we appreciated its convenience. And you don’t have to be a gourmet cook to appreciate touch technology. Just tap anywhere on the spout or handle with your hand, wrist or forearm, and the flow of water starts or stops. And if you’re concerned about hygiene, a hands-free faucet is a safe way to prevent cross contamination in the kitchen like when preparing chicken or meat and you want to wash your hands without touching other surfaces.

We installed a Delta single handle pull-down kitchen faucet that was designed with a do-it-yourselfer in mind. The tools you need to make the swap and replace an old sink faucet with a new touch-activated faucet include two adjustable wrenches and a Phillips head screwdriver. You’ll also need a flashlight, a bucket, some rags and eye protection and knee pads.

A plumber will charge $923, including labor and material, to remove the old unit and install a new one. A handy homeowner with plumbing skills and tools can do the job for $630, the cost of the new faucet. Before you begin, read the instructions completely and plan to empty the base cabinet under the sink so you’ll have access to the plumbing lines and can work on them.

Pro Cost: $923 — DIY Cost: $630 — Pro time: 2.2
DIY Timezzzz; 3.5 — DIY Savings: $253 — Percent Saved: 32%

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