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 ...

If you’re lucky, you can fix your leaking faucet by simply tightening the nut under the handle. Don’t crank it hard, though. If snugging it up doesn’t solve the problem, turn off the water and remove ...

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Q: I have a leaky hose faucet that runs up my water bill. It seems the handle no longer stops the water from running. So now, I have a front yard that could float a boat. How can I stop the leak? A: ...

Low water pressure in an outdoor faucet can make all sorts of chores difficult. Whether you want to water flowers, shrubs and container planting, clean outdoor furniture or the car, or wash down the ...