All plumbing fixtures in a home except tubs and showers are required by ICC building code to have shut-off valves, and ...

Start your search inside. Many shut-off valves are located in easy-to-access areas indoors. If yours is, it should only take a couple of minutes to find it. The main water shut-off valves are ...

There are one or two water supply shut-off valves in the cabinet under your sink (usually one each for hot and cold water). Most of them open and close with just a quarter turn. “Homeowners ...

I get it. But here’s the deal: it also costs you money. Most people wait until it’s the middle of the night, when the constant drip is unbearable, to call a plumber. That usually means paying ...