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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As winter sets in and temperatures plummet, the Department of Water and Sewerage urges residents to proactively safeguard their pipes, water supply, and control utility costs. Freezing temperatures ...

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 ...