August 18, 2008 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google A small addition to your shower head can save you time, money, and water: a simple shutoff valve can toggle the ...

They should be easy to operate. In order to insure that valves perform up to these expectations, valve manufacturers generally specify or recommend that valves be installed per their instructions. For ...

Most plumbing disasters aren’t caused by burst pipes, but by shut-off valves that fail when you need them most. A quick annual test and occasional replacement can save thousands in water damage.

Q: I just finished your article on water sensors and was disappointed you did not mention whole house water shut-off valves. I recently experienced water damage that required 90 percent of my wood ...

Shut-off and sprinkler valves are small but critical parts of your plumbing and irrigation systems, and they often fail quietly before causing big problems. From leaky packing nuts to seized stems, ...