Step 2 · Remove Faucet Handle

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.

The faucet handle is typically attached with a single screw, which is hidden under a decorative cap on the top or front of the handle. Use a small flathead screwdriver or a utility knife to carefully pry this cap off, revealing the screw underneath. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to turn the screw counter-clockwise and remove it completely. Set the cap and screw aside in a safe place. Once the screw is out, you should be able to pull the handle straight up and off the valve stem. It may be stuck; if so, wiggle it gently from side to side to loosen it.