If that valve needs replacement, contact your water utility to shut off the main valve at the curb. Check out the electrical system “bonding jumper” that runs from a clamp on the house side of ...

Use a hairdryer or heat lamp to safely thaw indoor frozen pipes. Let a slight drip of water run through indoor faucets until ...

If it’s still stuck, contact a licensed plumber to replace the valve or repair it. A functioning shut-off valve is critical for protecting your home in emergencies, so it’s worth addressing ...

A busted valve at the Canton mill property led to water shortages and a boil-water advisory in the town over the weekend — and for a time, left crews scrambling to figure out how to shut down the flow ...

Lynchburg Association of Realtors President Billy Morris lists home maintenance tips he makes sure his clients know, including knowing where the gas and water heater emergency shut-offs are located ...