Hose Bib Buddy

Hose Bib Buddy was founded in January 2020 by BluMare Research as a family business, with the product line built around making outdoor faucet repair accessible without removing the faucet or opening the wall behind it.

Production involves family members directly, including special needs personnel who help package finished products, and the line has grown from a single securing plate into a set of accessories sold through major home improvement retailers.

Product Lines

The core Hose Bib Buddy product is a slide-in mounting and securing plate made from brushed aluminum-magnesium, engineered to stabilize a loose or wobbly outdoor faucet without removing the spigot or cutting into the wall.

The lineup also includes foam and insulated freeze covers designed to clip into the securing plate, along with multi-packs for contractors handling several properties or units in a single visit. Plates are sized to fit standard flanged faucets, and the slide-in mounting method is protected under patent, distinguishing it from simple strap-on covers.

Why Contractors Specify Hose Bib Buddy

Plumbers and handymen turn to Hose Bib Buddy on service calls where the faucet itself works fine but the mounting point has worked loose over years of hose pressure and impact, since the securing plate addresses the wobble without a full sillcock replacement or wall repair.

Installation typically runs around 10 minutes per faucet, which keeps service calls short, and the aluminum-magnesium plate construction is built to resist galvanic corrosion in exterior conditions, reducing the chance of a callback for the same loose-faucet complaint.

How to Choose Hose Bib Buddy Products

Selecting the right plate starts with confirming the faucet is a standard flanged style, since the slide-in method depends on that flange shape; the mounting surface matters too, as masonry installations require drilling pilot holes for the mounting screws.

Contractors winterizing multiple properties often pair multi-packs with freeze covers, since the securing plate's clips are designed to hold a foam cover in place through the cold season rather than relying on the cover alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does installing a Hose Bib Buddy require removing the faucet or shutting off the water?

No, the slide-in design mounts behind the existing faucet without removing it or shutting off the water supply, which is part of why installation runs quickly.

What is the Hose Bib Buddy plate made of?

The securing plate is made from brushed aluminum-magnesium, chosen for resistance to rust and galvanic corrosion in outdoor exposure.

Can a Hose Bib Buddy be installed on a masonry wall?

Yes, masonry installations are supported, though they require drilling pilot holes for the mounting plate screws, unlike some siding applications.

Will a Hose Bib Buddy work with a winter freeze cover?

Yes, the plate includes clips designed to hold a foam or insulated freeze cover tightly in place for the season, helping block drafts and moisture around the faucet opening.

How long does a typical installation take?

Most installations take approximately 10 minutes per faucet once the mounting surface and flange type are confirmed.