MELBOURNE, Fla. – Greg in Melbourne had been trying for months to unstick his stuck hose end, but couldn’t loosen it from the hose bib. It was seized! We tried 4 different options, each time ...
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: ...
Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. A leaky faucet may not seem like a plumbing emergency, but it can lead to shockingly high water bills. Paying a professional to repair it will ...
With so many different types of outdoor faucets on the market, choosing the right one can be a challenge. Our top pick, the SharkBite 24632LF Multi-Turn Hose Bibb, is simple but affordable, with a ...
Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...
If you’re remodeling or upgrading your kitchen, the latest in top-notch hardware and tough finishes have made corroded, leaking, and dripping faucets a thing of the past. Most faucets also come with ...
When we were children it was our job each week to help our father wash the car and work in the garden. We didn't have a lawn, but planters surrounded our home. There were fruit trees, lilies, roses ...
Assuming you have an in-ground sprinkler system at your house, you have lots of options if you want to smarten up your watering schedule. If you don't have an existing system and you rely on a basic ...
If you’re among the 75 percent of homeowners who water their lawn and garden with a garden hose or drip system, versus an in-ground sprinkler system, using a hose-based timer can help your garden ...
Even though you’re probably not using your outdoor faucet or spigot as much during the winter as you do during the summer (or at all), that doesn’t mean you can just forget about it for the whole ...