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

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 ...

Here's how to install a hot or cold water shut-off valve under your sink. Apply plumbing sealant to the shut-off threads and attach it with a nut from the faucet tube. Measure the length of the copper ...

Is the love for your toilet going down the drain? Then it’s time to spruce up your bathroom with a stylish and modern new one. And if you’re good at do-it-yourselfing, you don’t need to hire a plumber ...

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

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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 ...