The most common types of pipe leaks occur under kitchen or bathroom sinks. These tend to involve either a worn out washer or a loose or broken compression nut that's sealing it. To fix these, first you'll need to turn the water off to the sink. Some sinks have a shut off valve right near the sink itself, but others may be as far away as the basement. You'll have to follow the pipes depending on your house. Check out this guide for more info.
Once the water's off, place a bucket underneath the pipe, and twist off the compression nuts (the big, white pieces you can unscrew). You can take this opportunity to rinse out the curved pipe (called a P-trap), which can get pretty grody by design. Once you've replaced the washer (or the entire P-trap if necessary), you can screw it back in and turn the water back on.
Tools/materials you'll need:
Bucket
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