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: ...

Garden hose leaking water rather than spraying it all where it’s directed including on you? There’s no need to head straight to the store or go online to replace it. A leaky hose can be fixed instead ...

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Q: I hope that this doesn’t sound too cheap, but I have a leak in my garden hose and I understand there is a kit to repair it. What does this kit cost and should I try to repair the hose or buy a new ...

In "The 25 Skills You Should Teach Your Kid," a feature in a recent issue of Popular Mechanics, Walker Lamond wrote, "You can learn a lot about a person by how they coil a hose. If you have ever ...

Heat tape or a built-in heating element helps protect against freezing, but misuse can cause pipe damage. Choose self-regulating heat tape or a hose heater that adjusts to outside temperature changes.