Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Most homeowners who live in cold climates know it’s important to “winterize” the outside faucets to prevent them from freezing, which can destroy the faucet ...

Q. I have a small weekend cabin in the mountains which I use year-round. Instead of draining the sillcocks during winter, I want to install freeze-free ones. What type are best and how do I install ...

The best home maintenance tasks are the kind that reduce your overall home maintenance. Installing a freezeproof faucet is a case in point. This faucet's function is no different from a standard ...

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With a standard sillcock, the water needs to be turned off and drained out to prevent freeze damage. To do this, you’ll need to first turn off the water supply to the faucet from inside the house.