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 ...

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 ...

When temperatures dip, most of us think about insulating windows or sealing doorways, but your outdoor faucet (where the hose goes) often gets overlooked. That small metal spigot sticking out of your ...

Last year I introduced a product that would allow an easier way to grip outdoor water faucets. I want to remind you about this product. Already in San Antonio, the weather is going to heat up into the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's no secret that outdoor faucets are susceptible to damage when winter weather sets in and temperature plunge below freezing. With that in ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Most homeowners who live in cold climates know it’s important to “winterize” the outside faucets to prevent them from freezing, which can destroy the faucet ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a pretty long list of things one should do to help protect their house and yard from the potentially damaging effects of winter ...