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, ...

Taking a few minutes now to prevent your outdoor pipes from freezing can save you thousands in water damage and headaches.

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 ...