Winter weather can be tough on your home — especially your outdoor faucets. Recently, while clearing snow off my back deck, I ...

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 ...

Q. My outdoor frost-proof hose faucet is stuck in the off position. It is dripping, and I want to repair it. This same valve has always been a source of trouble, and I would like to have one that is ...

Q: I have a leaky hose faucet that runs up my water bill. It seems the handle no longer stops the water from running. So now, I have a front yard that could float a boat. How can I stop the leak? A: ...

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When extended periods of cold weather are forecast, make sure to let your faucets drip. Learn how many you need to keep on to ...

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 ...

Heat tape or a built-in heating element helps protect against freezing, but misuse can cause pipe damage. Choose self-regulating heat tape or a hose heater that adjusts to outside temperature changes.