Some plumbing problems definitely call for pro-grade expertise, but fixing a water shut-off valve leak isn’t one of them.

The water shutoff valve is a device designed to shut off the water supply to your home, operated by turning a knob, handle or lever. Use it when you are planning to take care of a DIY plumbing job, ...

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 ...

We’ve all been there: a leaky faucet that you keep meaning to fix, or that strange gurgling sound coming from the toilet that ...

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 ...

While most plumbing jobs require a licensed professional, there are ways savvy homeowners can save time and money by safeguarding, upgrading or repairing their own systems. “There’s quite a bit ...