A comprehensive guide on fixing basic faucet leaks for a variety of faucet stylesif youÒ€ℒve got a drippy faucet or a handle that spews water every time you turn it, you may be tempted to call a plumber. But what if you could solve the problem yourself anÒ€¦ turn off the water to your faucet. look underneath your sink for the water supply lines that run up to the handles. Locate the valves where those pipes feed into the wall and turn them counterclockwise all the way.