Here are some practical tips for homeowners to avoid frozen faucets and burst pipes.

Frost-free sillcocks with an integral vacuum breaker. If you have a properly installed frost-free sillcock (outdoor water faucet) with an integral vacuum breaker, ...

Frost-free faucets are using installed on a downwards angle, so that any water inside drips out, and also have a vacuum breaker, which stops water being sucked into the faucet from a hosepipe.

To save the back and forth, consider hiring a plumber to retrofit your outdoor faucets to the frost-free type. Use this checklist to prepare your home for winter. Tune up your heating system.

An easy way to tell if you have a “frost-free” faucet is to look for a small wedge between the hose bib and exterior wall. This keeps the faucet angled downward so it can drain and remain ...

Preventing water pipes from freezing is an annual struggle in many homes. Poorly planned plumbing and poor weather sealing often are to blame for frozen pipes, which sometimes cause major damage. O… ...

So, at a minimum, just disconnect the hose for the winter, even if you have a frost-free faucet. Better yet, turn off the water supply to the spigots from the indoor valves, ...

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 ...