7. Examine parts for wear and breakage. Remove and mark the space of any broken or worn ones.
8. Take distressed parts to hardware store and purchase replacements.
9. Reassemble faucet in order, incorporating new parts as needed.
10. Slowly restore water to the reassembled faucet. If it still leaks, turn off water, disassemble, and try applying Teflon tape to the joints.
11. If it still leaks, call a plumber!
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