Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ...

Q. We need to replace our dripping outdoor faucet. How much should that cost? A. On average, you’ll pay $150 to $300 to replace an outdoor faucet, also known as a spigot or hose bib. In many cases, ...

Q. My home doesn’t have an outside water faucet. What’s the approximate cost to have one installed? A. First, consider taking one more look around the outside of your home and double-check you don’t ...

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, ...

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 Angie: We need to replace our dripping outdoor faucet. How much should that cost? — Keegan P., Macomb, Mich. Answer: On average, you'll pay $150 to $300 to replace an outdoor faucet, also known ...