That incessant drip-drip-dripping is more than annoying; it’s potentially costly.
Check to see where the leak is coming from: the tap, or the handle? If it’s the tap, the washer needs replaced. If it’s the handle, the faucet stem or O-ring will need to be replaced.
Turn off the water. The shutoff valve will be located under the sink … remember? Drain the remaining water from the pipe, close the stopper in the sink bowl, and put a towel in the sink if you’d like to protect it against potential chips or scratches.
Remove the handle’s decorative top. Then unscrew the exposed screw, and remove the handle completely. Using your wrench, turn the locknut counter-clockwise and lift out the stem assembly. There’ll be another screw located at the bottom of the stem assembly; remove it, and take off the washer that’s underneath.
Purchase an exact match of the washer. Take it to the hardware store with you so you can see exactly what you need.
Clean any corrosion off the stem. Replace the washer and the screw, and reinstall the stem. Put the locknut back on. Then attach the faucet handle, replacing the decorative cap.
Turn the water back on at the shutoff valve. Now turn the faucet on, and then off again, to see if you’ve fixed the drip.
Vibrating Washing Machine
If your washer is doing more dancing than the New York City Ballet, it’s probably off-balance. Appliances have screws at each corner on the bottom, and by turning them, you can raise or lower the machine. You can turn them individually to raise or lower just one corner of the appliance, or turn all four to adjust the height of the whole washer. Turn the screws to adjust the height as needed, use your trusty carpenter’s level to make sure it’s sitting level, then tighten the lock nut on the feet.