This is the story of how I finally got a new bathroom faucet. This story turns out fine in then end– quite beautiful, in fact. But the first part is not very pretty. I’ll be hanging my head in shame as I write it.
You see, my bathroom sink faucet broke a while ago. A LONG while ago. Maybe about 2 years ago, actually. In all that time, we’ve had no hot water at our bathroom sink. Our main bathroom. That 4 people use everyday. As well as guests.
True story. No hot water.
When the hot water faucet first broke, my husband optimistically said he would fix it and added it to “The List.” This is the list of things that need attention from my very non-handy husband. And while he is a fine man with many great attributes, fixing things on The List is really not one of them. Now, he has probably brought me about 10,000 coffees in bed during our marriage, so a girl can forgive a lot. But I was still pretty desperate for a working faucet.
We talk a lot about The List in our house, and occasionally something get’s fixed, usually after several trips to Home Depot by the hubby and a lot of swears muttered under his breath. This faucet, however, was not so lucky. And while the astringent benefits of washing your face with cold water are very well known, that’s not my jam first thing in the morning.
Here’s the offending faucet. Looks pretty enough, but trust me – I couldn’t wait to chuck it in the trash.
You can imagine how excited I was when I found out about the American Standard Speed Connect Faucet. This is the fastest, easiest faucet to install, requiring 1/3 the time of a regular faucet and having less than 1/3 the parts. This was something I knew the hubby could totally handle, and I had a feeling the relative ease of this project would move it up to the top of The List. It was full-on happy dance time!
Here is what came in the box. This was everything you needed – no additional caulk, putty or tools were required. American Standard has reduced the parts for the drain with the Speed Connect from 14 to down to 4. That probably makes it simple enough that I could install it myself, but I wasn’t going to bring that up after the hubby volunteered to get on board!
The installation went smoothly and quickly, without any muttered foul language. Rick especially loved this special tool included by American Standard that made the whole project really simple:
Don’t ask me what the tool was for, but Rick had a big grin on his face when he held it up to show me.
Overall, this Speed Connect system was a big hit with Rick. And the faucet is a big hit with me. It’s a big improvement over the old one, and not just because we now have hot water! It’s beautiful and stylish, and works perfectly with the decor. The faucet actually swivels, which is surprisingly handy in a bathroom faucet. And I know with American Standard quality behind it, it’s sure to last longer than the old one.
The best news today is that the good folks at American Standard have given me one Speed Connect faucet to give away to a lucky reader! You’ll love the design features of this line, and I’m thrilled that one of you will have the opportunity to have one of your own. The best thing is – they are so easy to install, you can put me to shame by doing it yourself! Here are the 6 designs you can choose from for this giveaway:
Aren’t they lovely? Just enter in the form below. If you don’t happen to be the lucky winner, you can find these faucets at American Standard retailers. And with over 50 designs to choose from, there’s a faucet for every bathroom style!
As for me, my two years of shrieking every time I splashed water on my face is over. 2 years, people! That’s worth a few hundred coffees in bed, at the very least. Unfortunately for the hubby, while completing this project I realized that the bathroom really needed to be repainted. That’s OK, we’ll just add it to the list!
Giveaway Details:
One lucky reader will win their choice of the following gorgeous American Standard SpeedConnect Bathroom Faucets, valued at $300 - $500!
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Yay! Congrats on your new faucet! Bet it feels so good to have hot water in the bathroom! After the description of your hubby, sounds like this is a faucet system anyone can handle 🙂 The finished project looks fantastic!
This system is really up his alley 😉
It’s very stylish and really sets off the whole room! I love how tall it looks and yay for hot water again! 2 years is a long time to go without hot water in the bathroom!
I wasn’t sure about having a higher faucet, but it really looks great!
Oh wow, love your bathroom and that faucet is so perfect in there. So elegant!! It is a great brand, our previous house had all their faucets and we never had one issue. I’m keeping this in mind because our current ones are starting to get finicky. I’m sure they’ll need replacing soon, and we have a newer house!!
Thanks so much Tammi! The faucet really finishes it off nicely. It’s really nice to have a quality faucet that I know will last.
Oh this is nice! I really love the look of this and it is much easier to install than I would have thought
The easy installation makes a big difference, at least in my house 😉 Thanks for visiting!
Beautiful faucet!! I’m so glad you finally got one installed! The speed connect system is intriguing; it sounds much easier than hooking up a standard faucet! And I think your bathroom looks great! No need to repaint!
Thanks so much! This system is so easy to install that a beginner could do it. And those kinds of projects are my favourite!
What a beautiful faucet! Thanks for sharing your experience. The speed connect system looks so much easier to install. We recently installed a faucet in our bathroom (and when I say we, I mean my husband) and it was so difficult (lots of muttering under his breath too as you described. I wish I had known about this faucet beforehand. It would have saved so much time and aggravation.
Anything that makes these kinds of projects easier is a big win in my book! Very little muttering on this faucet install, so the hubby is now a fan lol. Thanks for dropping by.
We have both our bathrooms that need makeovers, but i think the downstairs would be the first to reno
WOW, your bathroom is gorgeous! I need those faucets in my life! thanks for sharing! xo
Thanks so much Laurie. Hope you win, sending you some luck!
I’m a huge fan of everything American Standard. And what a great way way to update your bathroom!
Gorgeous bathroom Dani! We’re renovating right now and I could definitely use one of those faucets!
Thanks Shauna. Hope you win - it’s a great faucet!
Awesome faucet! I have that same list…
Thanks for the giveaway!
I’ve seen the magic that happens when you tackle your list 😉
We would love to renovate our bathroom!
Good luck Jen!
I would use this in my downstairs bathroom, maybe it would be enough to inspire my husband for a whole out makeover -if not at least a sink upgrade would be in order!
Even a sink upgrade can make a big difference. Good luck with the giveaway!
it looks amazing! your bathroom is awesome
Thanks for visiting Terri!
Looks great, I would love it in my bathroom
I have recently purchased a mobile home, in Minden, Ontario. It is about 35 years old and has not had many renovations done. These bathrooms all look so great, and so new. There is nothing I would like more than to have faucets that work, and are not all encrusted with calcium, lime and rust. I work a min wage job so renovations are almost out of the question. Any help in fixing up my home would be a real blessing. Thanks
I would put this in my upstairs bathroom
I would love this in my bathroom.
Would be used in my 1/2 bath that is on our main floor that everyone uses.
Would use in my bathroom on main floor
I would use this for our main bathroom we are currently renovating.
I would use the American Standard Speed Connect faucet in my main floor 1/2 bath. We re-vamped this bathroom with new ceramic tiles, dual low flow toilet, fresh paint (in Jamaican ocean) lighting and plantation shutters. We left the existing cabinet and sink. The faucet however, does not match and is old, cheap and ugly.. (the finish is peeling) The times square monoblock would be certainly be bathroom BLING!
Sounds like a great makeover! Good luck with the giveaway 🙂
I would use this faucet in our upstairs main bathroom.
I would use this for the main bathroom, we could use a new one
Now that I beat cancer we are getting back to fixing up the house. Our main bathroom is in serious need of a make over after the kitchen. HELP
This is a difficult. The kitchen needs a new faucet more.
I would give it as a gift to my Aunt who is currently re-doing her bath!
I would do our downstairs bathroom and then buy 2 for upstairs!
i would use it in the first main bathroom as the taps are all corroded there - thanks!
I would use them in my main bathroom.
This would be perfect for our downstairs bathroom - my husband’s. It has been a very long time since it was changed.
We only have one bathroom so it would go in there. Right now we just have a very plain faucet so an update would be nice!
a classic beauty that would look good in my bathroom
The speed connect system looks so much easier to install.We would love xXx to renovate our downstairs bathroom.These faucets look beautiful and they would be so appreciated if I won.Thank you for the chance.
I LIKE !
I could use this for our bathroom, we’re in the middle of a complete renovation!
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I would use it in my bathroom.
I would put it in the upstairs bathroom.
OOOo This would totally go in our master bathroom!
We need a new faucet in the kitchen so I would put it there. Beautiful job, btw!
I would put it in my main upstairs washroom.
This looks great for the bathroom.
I would put this in the master bath.
That is beautiful. I would put it in my basement bathroom that we are renovating this summer!
so beautiful! I need a faucet for my bathroom!!
This is beautiful, Dani! I’d install this in my master bath. We’re in desperate need of a new faucet there.
Thanks Tara! I think this was the easiest upgrade we’ve done around here!
I would use it in my one and only bathroom. A new faucet would be a welcome addition.
The faucet in my main bathroom is literally falling apart so I would love to use the American Standard Speed Connect in there. Thanks for the chance
What a great looking faucet! It works well with your bathroom. Don’t worry, my hubby takes forever to complete his list too and even worst, he’s a handyman. I think it might just be a guy thing 😉
That’s what I keep telling myself! Thanks for dropping in 🙂
This faucet looks amazing! I’d put it in my main bathroom!
I need one in my kitchen so bad ! this would be awesome !
Great giveaway! I would use this in our powder room - gorgeous!
Thanks Gemma! I love my new faucet, so I’m so looking forward to giving one away. Good luck!
I’d use it in my mom’s bathroom.
Cheers.
how pretty is this!! I have no idea how you can live without hot water for 2 years…but I am currently only using our main floor toilet because of an issue upstairs so who I am to judge:) LOL
I’d love to update the faucet in my basement bathroom! I just had a sewer drain clog in that bathroom so could use a boost with a shiny new faucet@
I’m an American Standard fan, and I think your new faucet is great! And… when did installing become so simple? Who knew?? Thanks for sharing Dani!!
Thanks Sheila! The “easy” part is my favourite feature of this gorgeous faucet 😉
The faucet in my kitchen has been dripping for WEEKS. And this one is WAY prettier!
In our bathroom!
i would use it in our bathroom
I would put this in my kitchen they are beautiful
I would use this in my bathroom.
My bathroom needs an upgrade. This is a good start!
I would use it in my bathroom,would be the start of my bathroom renovations! 🙂
These are such pretty faucets, I would have to put them in the main floor bathroom.
I LOVE THE CLASSIC LOOK!
Wow! I love your bathroom, and I love those faucets, gorgeous! The way the mirror tilts is really nice. My main bathroom would really look great with those faucets as mine are losing their finish, just don’t look very nice at all.
What a beautiful bathroom! I really, really love the wainscoting. I think I’d be tempted to use this faucet in the laundry room… we really need a new one down there!
I could really use it in my bathroom.
I would love to use these beautiful faucets in my washrooms and my kitchen!
Stunning bathroom!! I would use the faucet in our basement bathroom. It is a blank slate right now(stud wall/roughed in plumbing). I’m beyond ready to get that project started!
I’d put it in my bathroom and I’d replace out my skanky showerhead. I was just tweeting with American Standard today about it too!
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
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I’d put it in my bathroom and I’d replace out my skanky showerhead. I was just tweeting with American Standard today about it too!
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
American Standard has excellent products and it would be a huge benefit to my family if we were able to replace the faucets in my sister and I’s upstairs washroom. The basins and taps are quite old and need replacing. Great contest and prize!
I have one bathroom that is in dire need of a makeover. I would use it in this bathroom.
in my master ensuite - the taps are leaking and are due for replacing!!
I am planning to give my master bed room bathroom a makeover so I would love to put them in there.
Bathroom and showerhead for sure!!!
In our spare bathroom downstairs
I would use it in our downstairs bathroom- it needs a new look!
In my bathroom
Spring cleaning/Spring renovations - starting with a new BATHROOM - Faucet not just trendy and modern but KID friendly. Nice.
Eva Mitton-Urban
I would use it in a bathroom in a cabin we are building.
I’d use it in my kitchen, which is being renovated. :o)
I would use this in the main bathroom upstairs
That faucet is perfect, so elegant, I really like how it looks in your bathroom.
Thanks so much Tiffany! It’s a very classic and versatile design - I’m sure it would look great in many bathrooms. Thanks for dropping by 🙂