Dear James: Last winter, I forgot to turn off the water to an outdoor faucet, and the pipe split. How do I install one of the freeze-safe ones, and do they work? -- Kerri J. Dear Kerri: I think ...

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 ...

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 ...

Take a few minutes to handle this easy task now—so you don't have to deal with a hefty plumbing bill later. The key to avoiding frozen outdoor pipes is turning off the indoor water valve and draining ...