the faucets

I checked another hardware store, and they had fewer choices in valves than the previous, but this one had a kid who was eager to help. He found an o-ring ($0.99) for me. After a but of a struggle, I stuffed everything back in, and it works with no leaks.

So now I'm unhappy that I destroyed the other one, trying to figure out how to get it apart.

I have two choices. Leave it apart until I feel like fixing it. Or put it back together with a new o-ring, and use pliers to turn it on and off until I feel like fixing it. I think I'll feel like fixing it in the Spring.