When a water pipe bursts or a plumbing emergency hits, knowing how to stop the flow of water into your home can save you from severe water damage and costly repairs. Whether you’ve just moved in or ...

Some things in life are worth learning before it’s too late—like the locations of your water shutoff valve and your gas shutoff valve. “One of the first things I show homeowners during a plumbing ...

Reviewed by Richard Epstein A water pressure regulator is a device that controls the amount of water flowing into your home, helping to protect your plumbing system from damage caused by high pressure ...

QUESTION: I need some advice about installing new shut-off valves for the water lines in my laundry room, bathrooms and kitchen. ANSWER: If you currently have gate valves — those ¼-turn valves that ...