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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Insulating outdoor faucets during winter will protect your plumbing from destructive damage and costly repairs. Conversely, skipping this ...

From prepping birdbaths to cleaning gutters, there’s a lot of things for homeowners to do once temperatures start to dip. Unfortunately, just because you won’t be using your outdoor faucets during the ...

Q. My home doesn’t have an outside water faucet. What’s the approximate cost to have one installed? A. First, consider taking one more look around the outside of your home and double-check you don’t ...

Dear Angie: My home doesn't have an outside water faucet. What's the approximate cost to have one installed? -- Jimmie M., Wytheville, Virginia Dear Jimmie: First, consider taking one more look around ...

Choosing the right faucet cover can mean the difference between a stress-free winter and costly repairs. Materials play a ...

The key to avoiding frozen outdoor pipes is turning off the indoor water valve and draining the line before cold hits. Cover faucets after your last fall use or before a freeze, using either ...

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 ...