Do you know where your home’s water shut-off valve is, and how to turn it off? Learn what to do before you’re faced with a ...

If you aren’t able to locate your water shut-off valve, you may be able to find the valve at the beginning of your water main in your streetside ground-level utility box. This is also known as a ...

Learn More › That inconspicuous toilet shut-off valve doesn’t see much action. In fact, that valve may sit for years without ever being closed. That’s not a good thing. After going unused for so ...

Here’s how to check for an outdoor valve: Locate the water meter near the street or sidewalk; the shut-off valve may be inside or near the same box.

1. Turn off the Shut-Off Valve Behind the Toilet. Your shut-off valve is usually located at the bottom left behind the toilet. You’ll see a pipe coming from the tank and attached to the wall ...

Mr. HP has never closed or opened a shut-off valve that didn't leak at least a small amount of water. The Gordon Wrench is, and has been for years, an indispensable tool in Mr. HP's toolbox.

To shut the water off, give the handle a one-quarter turn so that it is no longer in line with the pipe. In older homes, you may have what's called a gate valve instead of the yellow ball valve.