Danny says, "A common mistake is dripping the faucet too lightly or too heavily. A small, steady stream is more effective than a faint drip because it helps maintain consistent pressure ...

Leaking faucets can be deceptively large water wasters, says Sandford. A tap leaking at a rate of only one drop per second can waste more than 25 litres of water a day - which adds up to about ...

Drip the faucet farthest from your home’s main water valve. “You don’t have to drip them all—one or two is fine,” Sperlich told USA TODAY.

He also told 3NEWS that if you’ve gotten that insulation in place around your pier and beam home you probably won’t have to drip that faucet water until the temperature hits 28 degrees or below.