Types

• Plain water spigots were the first type of outdoor faucets. They are basically a spigot for attaching a hose. It was an option to having to run the hose through a basement window to an indoor to an indoor source. They made a big difference, but they were only the beginning.
  Outdoor kitchens are the "in" thing and there are outdoor faucets made just for the outdoor sinks they need.
  Outdoor faucets can be adapted to do multiple tasks at one time by adding on an adapter that allows up to three things to be hooked up at one time. One of them is an outdoor water faucet for dogs. Or, for human beings.
  
  

Features

• The regular outdoor faucet can come with a plain wheel style on off handle or they can be decorative such as a bird or horses head. These do give it a whimsical and less utilitarian look. There are some models that will have two spigots, one for hot and one for cold. They will be made of heavy duty chrome, stainless steel or brass, all-weather resistant.
  
  

Benefits

• Being able to hook up a hose quickly is a necessity for the home owner. And when you add on an adapter that allows multiple use, you can double or triple the effect.
  Outdoor dining is more popular than it ever was. Having an outdoor sink saves you from having to haul dirty dishes indoors. Many of the outdoor kitchens have dish cabinets, so the dishes would have to be brought back out again.
  An outdoor water fountain would stop all the trips into the house for a cool drink and for the dog, it is much better than drinking from a dish that is full of dirt, leaves and twigs. They have an unlimited source, so there is no more going out to clean out the bowl and refill it all day long.
  An outdoor shower is a necessity for anyone with a pool. Everyone should get under the shower before going in to get the yard dirt off and not in the pool.
  
  

Significance

• In today's world anything that makes your life easier is almost a must. Outdoor faucets do just that. Choose the right one for your needs means looking at all that is available and making an informed decision.
  
  

Warning

• Children should not be able to turn the outdoor faucet on. Get one that comes with anti-siphon protection or instead of a knob to turn it on, get a key mechanism. Also, make sure there is a shutoff valve inside the house. When it comes time to shut it off for the winter, use it to shut off the water, then go outside and drain all the water out. This will prevent the pipes from bursting in the cold.