Step 6 · Connect Faucet Hoses

This is the step people usually slow down on. Go finger-tight first, then a quarter turn. No rush — replay the clip whenever it helps.

With the main components mounted, connect the hot and cold water from the handles to the central spout. Your new faucet kit should include two flexible hoses for this purpose. Attach one end of a hose to the outlet port on the bottom of the cold water handle body and the other end to the cold water inlet on the spout's shank. Repeat this process for the hot water side. These connections are typically hand-tightened, followed by a gentle quarter-turn with pliers or an adjustable wrench. Ensure you are connecting hot-to-hot and cold-to-cold; they are often marked.