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Leaking outside faucet with stuck valve handle

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Out side Faucet needs new packing. took screw out of valve and loosened nut but cannot get valve off. Must be rust or such. Help!!
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You have not offered much info for us to offer assistance. A picture is worth a thousand words.

Are you turning the stem clockwise or counter-clockwise?
Out side Faucet needs new packing. took screw out of valve and loosened nut but cannot get valve off. Must be rust or such. Help!!
take the nut off and turn handle counter wise and the stem will come out.
An outside hose bib costs about $5 at a big box store, $15 if you want the frost free type. In my book, it makes little economic sense to try and fix a $5 part, unless you have a lot of time and energy. I suggest you shut the water supply off, buy a new hose bib, cut the old one off, and install the new one.
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