before you call the plumber. Look at the valve to see if water is leaking out around the valve stem. If it is, try turning the packing nut (as shown) about an eighth turn with a wrench. You’ll know if you overtighten the nut because the valve will be hard to turn. If tightening the nut doesn’t stop the leak, the fix is a little tougher. You’ll have to shut off the main water valve, remove the handle and nut, and add to or replace the packing material—still a pretty
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