Main circuit breaker switches: These are typically located at the top or side of the electrical box. This switch is the primary electrical safety device that can be used to turn off the power to ...

The main water cut-off valve can normally be turned by hand without tools. Usually, you would turn off the water to your house at the main shut-off valve somewhere in or around your home.

Locate the water meter near the street or sidewalk; the shut-off valve may be inside or near the same box. Look for a small plastic or metal cover in your yard, close to the front of your property.