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 ...

If you have a busted pipe, the first thing you need to do is shut off the water to your house and drain the pipes. Turning ...

When a pipe bursts or a gas line starts hissing, you do not want to be standing in ankle‑deep water or smelling gas while you guess which handle to turn. The shutoff valves in your home are small ...

If someone checks the house regularly or it's summer, it's not necessary to shut off the water. For long-term trips or during winter, always shut off the water to prevent leaks and other issues. Other ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Tennessee American Water is reminding locals to prepare their home and pipes with freezing temperatures in the future. To prepare, now they say: Know how to shut off your water: ...

As if it were just yesterday and not 1999, Lora Cusumano clearly remembers hooking up a hose to her washing machine when a spigot broke off and water gushed endlessly from the pipes. "It was like an ...