So yesterday I was thinking, what if you went to turn on your backyard faucet one morning and instead of a nice gentle stream, you got this mini geyser shooting water everywhere? Like, maybe the faucet handle broke or something inside just gave up overnight. Would you panic and call a plumber right away, or would you try to DIY it first? I'm kinda handy but plumbing stuff always makes me nervous, you know... curious how you'd all handle it.
Had something similar happen last summer—turned out to be a worn-out washer inside the faucet. Honestly, you don't need to panic or call a plumber right away. First step, shut off the water supply (usually there's a valve nearby or in your basement). Then take apart the faucet handle carefully; usually it's just a screw or two. Check the washer and replace if needed—super cheap fix. You're handy enough, trust me... plumbing seems intimidating at first, but once you've done it once or twice, it's pretty straightforward.
