Some homes also have a valve on the hot water side of the water heater - these aren't required, but they're also not a problem. They just make it a little easier to service the water heater. I've ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

A small addition to your shower head can save you time, money, and water: a simple shutoff valve can toggle the water flow off and on without undoing your carefully-calibrated mix of hot and cold on ...

As winter approaches, Missouri American Water reminds customers to prepare their homes and businesses, providing handy tips to help avoid costly repairs and unwanted stress from frozen water pipes ...

DUDLEY – The town’s water superintendent is hoping for one thing this summer – no water main breaks, because if there is one, his crews might be scrambling to find a valve to shut it off. Water ...

LAS CRUCES - An update to the City of Las Cruces Utility Standards now allows Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) to install external emergency shutoff valves to water meter boxes on new homes under ...