90 of older faucets can not should not be repaired.
													
																	Replacing a garden faucet behind siding. 
									
	
		
	
																	Total cost 3 to 15 dollars. 
																	Position the siding behind the faucet and make sure the notched section fits around the pipe and the nailing slots are placed over the piece of plywood. 
																	Now a leaking outdoor faucet can let a lot of water flow away and besides the waste of the water it can make a big mess of your lawn or garden not to mention that the water could actually end up getting back into your home and make a real mess. 
																	And replace the screws to secure it in. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Not only this but if your spigot broke off at your siding it s likely you ll have water spewing from the wall and potentially getting inside it. 
																	This should save your garden soil and a few dollars on your monthly water bill. 
																	How to replace a leaking outside water faucet. 
																	If the faucet is threaded on just follow directions for shutting off water main feed to the house and remove and replace the whole faucet. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	A broken outdoor spigot can present an issue if you routinely use it to water your grass or garden. 
																	Take the old one with you.