In recent years, outdoor water faucets (sill cocks) and a water spigot have undergone two great improvements: We’ll show you how to install freeze-proof sill cocks on an outdoor water faucet ...

Q. A couple of years ago, I had no-freeze faucets installed on my foundation. I know they’re not supposed to freeze, but is there a chance that they might? A. If properly installed, these no ...

Outdoor faucets are either conventional or freeze-proof. Conventional faucets stop water flow at the location of the control handle, on the exterior of the wall. Freeze-proof faucets are ...

As we approach freezing temperatures in much of the country, many of us are getting ready to winterize our outdoor faucets. A frozen faucet can back up the water in your home and cause your pipes ...

Growing up in the West, except for the occasional trip to the mountains for a day or so of frolicking, we saw little snow. As children, we associated snow with fun and pleasure. It wasn't until ...

Here's a piece of advice that you might wish to acknowledge: Freeze-proof faucets must not have hoses attached this time of the year. Otherwise, they freeze, as a veteran home builder once told me ...

While some faucets are freeze-proof, others may need assistance to keep them warm throughout the winter. “You should ensure that the tap where the hose is connected is covered and insulated ...