Frost-proof faucets are now required by the Minnesota State Plumbing Code, which says "A listed self-draining frost-proof hose bibb shall be used." ...

There's a relatively new outdoor faucet* made by Arrowhead Brass & Plumbing that seems to be taking over the market. This is pretty much the only non-frost-free faucet that I ever see installed in new ...

If you’re lucky, you can fix your leaking faucet by simply tightening the nut under the handle. Don’t crank it hard, though. If snugging it up doesn’t solve the problem, turn off the water and remove ...

That outdoor spigot you rely on for watering your plants in the summer becomes a ticking time bomb come winter. Unless properly winterized, outdoor faucets can freeze when temperatures drop, causing ...

The best home maintenance tasks are the kind that reduce your overall home maintenance. Installing a freezeproof faucet is a case in point. This faucet's function is no different from a standard ...

Q: What should I know about winterizing my home’s plumbing? A: There are a few ways to determine when it is time to prepare your house for winter. You can simply look outdoors, check the weather ...

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 ...