Dear James: Last winter, I forgot to turn off the water to an outdoor faucet, and the pipe split. How do I install one of the freeze-safe ones, and do they work? -- Kerri J. Dear Kerri: I think ...

Replacing a frost-free outdoor spigot can be as easy as unscrewing it from the wall, but chances are it will be a little more complicated than that. Step 1: Turn the water supply off and open the ...

In recent years, outdoor water faucets (sill cocks) and a water spigot have undergone two great improvements: We’ll show you how to install freeze-proof sill cocks on an outdoor water faucet, ...

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If your outdoor water spigot keeps on going after your watering is done, you may be able to repair it rather than replace it. Step 1: Turn off the water supply to the faucet. Hopefully this can be ...

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

Q. We need to replace our dripping outdoor faucet. How much should that cost? A. On average, you’ll pay $150 to $300 to replace an outdoor faucet, also known as a spigot or hose bib. In many cases, ...