Shut off the water to the leaking water valve. Unscrew the handle from the stem, lift the handle off, then loosen and remove the packing nut. Slide the old washer off the valve stem, apply plumbing ...

Wrap one wind of stem packing rope around the stem. Tighten the packing nut and open the valve. If it still leaks, back off ...

A predawn water main break under Andover Street left about 75 residents without service on Thursday, underscoring what ...

A leaky faucet might seem like a minor annoyance — a slow drip that’s easy to ignore. But in reality, that steady trickle wastes thousands of litres of water every year, quietly raising your utility ...

Although the start of winter is still a few weeks away, colder temperatures, and even snow chances, are creeping in. Here's ...

Water efficiency is one of the most overlooked aspects of home maintenance. Many homeowners unknowingly waste gallons of water daily through minor leaks, inefficient fixtures, and outdated plumbing ...

DEAR HELOISE: Joyce M., in Fayetteville, Tennessee, had a good idea about shutting off the water if you are going to be away from your home for an extended period of time. An easier way to do this is ...

Water leaks can be incredibly damaging and expensive. Having these tools can help detect them—and locate their source—before ...

DEAR HELOISE: Joyce M., in Fayetteville, Tennessee, had a good idea about shutting off the water if you are going to be away from your home for an extended period of time. An easier way to do this is ...

Homeowners are advised to drain their sprinkler systems to prevent significant freeze damage to pipes and valves. The article provides instructions for both a quick drain and a full blowout of a ...

On November 16 at 11:00 a.m., the city of Paju, Gyeonggi Province, announced that the water supply had been fully restored to ...

Dear Heloise: Joyce M., in Fayetteville, Tennessee, had a good idea about shutting off the water if you are going to be away from your home for an extended period of time. An easier way to do this is ...