Avoiding a costly plumbing repair can be easier than you think. I repair many outside hose faucets every spring. Most people don’t think about their outside faucet until they need it. If every fall you make it a habit to not only winterize your outside faucet, but also a good idea is to bring your hose inside. Disconnecting you hose from your hose faucet is crucial to winterization. If the hose is left on than the faucet can not drain any residual water and can freeze in colder temperatures.