Most contain a saddle valve (which doesn’t meet plumbing code in some regions), and some contain plastic tubing (which can ...

The easiest, long-lasting approach to prevent pipes from freezing is insulating pipes around your home. Jordan Flemming, ...

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Fix a plumbing leak and get your toilet back into service ASAP by DIY-ing a toilet shut-off valve replacement.

A major concern during freezing weather is pipes bursting. If you have a busted pipe, the first thing you need to do is shut off the water to your house and drain the pipes.

Drip the faucet farthest from your home’s main water valve. “You don’t have to drip them all—one or two is fine,” Sperlich told USA TODAY. Before the temperature drops below 32 degrees ...

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s news conference at Mar-a-Lago was a reminder of what the next four years may have in store. By David E. Sanger David E. Sanger has covered five American ...