With the cost of water rising, a leaky outdoor faucet is more than just a minor nuisance. Even the slowest drip of water adds up, resulting in a big surprise on your utility bills. But a leaky outdoor ...

Low water pressure in an outdoor faucet can make all sorts of chores difficult. Whether you want to water flowers, shrubs and container planting, clean outdoor furniture or the car, or wash down the ...

If you forgot to winterize your outdoor faucet before a hard freeze, evaluate your faucet for damage. Look for any visible ...

The key to avoiding frozen outdoor pipes is turning off the indoor water valve and draining the line before cold hits. Cover ...

Experts agree that foam faucet covers are the best option for a standard outdoor spigot. The foam sits flush to the outside ...

The last thing you are thinking about as you get ready to build your new home is your outside faucet. After all, the plumber is going to install a standard frostproof hose bib, right? For your sake, I ...

Whether it’s called a faucet, a silcock, or a spigot, when they leak it’s no fun! Here are several situations and simple fixes that might work for you. Let’s start with the easiest: If it just keeps ...

A quick fix for leaky outdoor faucets, torn screen doors Home improvement expert Lou Manfredini shows Kathie Lee and Jenna Bush Hager how to deal with a leaky hose faucet, repair a torn screen, and ...

Freezing temperatures are rolling in as winter sets across the country. Here's how to make sure your outdoor faucets don't ...

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