I applaud architects who create second-floor laundry rooms since they’re usually on the same level as the bedroom. That makes them so convenient because you don’t have to haul clothes up and down the ...

Leaders received many complaints from residents about high-water bills after back-to-back hurricanes. Now, the city agreed to ...

In case you need to winterize an unoccupied home or make major plumbing repairs, here are the steps to drain all the water from a house's plumbing.

The Met Office has issued a series of yellow weather warnings for wind and rain across large swathes of England and Wales, with more than 40 flood alerts in place. Most of the flood warnings, where ...

To shut off the water to your house at the meter, you typically need a "water meter key" which is a specialized t-shaped tool used to access and turn the valve on your water meter box. HOUSTON - A ...

After widespread pipe bursts in the Halifax area in 2023, Halifax Water is advising customers to use a safe heating source near the water service lateral.

You can turn off water service to your home by locating the shutoff valve and turning it clockwise ... NATHAN RENFRO, TEXAS PLUMBING: Do not wrap the gas meters. Everybody was wrapping the ...

Many shut-off valves are located in easy-to-access areas ... like the basement or crawl space. Ours always has a water meter attached to it, but some meter boxes are near a curb valve.

Keep garage doors closed - if your water meter is located there ... Locate your main shut-off valve - in case of an emergency. Knowing where it is can help you quickly stop water flow if a ...

Before thawing, shut off the water or ensure the shut-off valve works to avoid flooding ... The devices connect to your water meter and monitor its usage, notifying you of any strange activity.

let your water run occasionally at a low trickle to minimize risk of frozen pipes. If you have to leave your house due to lack of heat, shut off your water service at the meter.