Q. I have an outdoor faucet that I use a lot to water plants and wash my cars. It leaks badly. I want to replace it with a freeze-proof faucet so I can use it year-round without worrying. Are those ...

If you live in an area with frosty winters, you know the agony of exploding pipes and the pain of preventative maintenance to stop the issue before it starts. Particularly cold cities tend to ...

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 ...

HERRIN, Ill. (WSIL) -- Homeowners may want to check outdoor faucets as temperatures drop. Experts tells News 3, hoses left connected to those spigots during freezing temperatures with water inside the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • In your monthly maintenance checklist, you recommend that garden hoses be disconnected during the winter season. Why is that?

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 ...