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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

*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?