Water leaking from the plastic cap on the top of your outdoor hose spigot ( the anti-siphon valve ) is a fairly simple fix. With a couple parts and two tools you are ready for an easy DIY repair.
You can purchase an outdoor spigot kit to repair your hose bib spigot. Just be sure to match the manufacturer of you existing faucet on Amazon:

Prier C-144KT-807 Parts Kit for Style Prier C-144
by Prier
https://amzn.to/329IGPN

Woodford RK-17MH Wall Hydrant Repair Kit
by Park Supply of America
https://amzn.to/32bov3P

Legend Valve 108-138 Dual Vacuum Breaker Repair Kit, 5.5"x2"x1"
by Legend Valve
https://amzn.to/3ddJFV7

The key part is the plunger portion of the anti-siphon valve.
This most likely cause of the problem is the anti-siphon valve - a plastic fitting and plunger that can be easily replaced in most cases. The plunger and get jammed due to age or debris. The most difficult part of the repair is unscrewing the plastic fitting as they can be tight and prone to breaking. Pay attention to how the pieces come out so that reinstall is as simple as possible. But once that is done, replacement is a breeze.

Knowing how easy it is to fix a leaky an outdoor water spigot will take away some of the hesitation.
A leaky outdoor spigot needs to be addressed as the leaking water against the house foundation can lead to bigger problems to saying nothing of your water bill.

So stop the leaky outdoor hose bib by taking a few minutes to chase down the problem and find the proper repair kit at your local home store.

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