Shut off the water to the leaking water valve. Unscrew the handle from the stem, lift the handle off, then loosen and remove ...

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

My husband’s quick action likely saved us a ton of money by preventing the spigot from fully freezing and causing damage to our plumbing. After that scare, we’ve never forgotten to winterize the ...

Northwest Arkansas residents are being cautioned to take steps now to prevent damage to plants or pipes from expected ...

One way to lower water pressure is to turn the boiler off and check that the filling loop valves are closed properly. Once this has been done, you can then allow the system to cool and begin bleeding ...

You could be paying for water you never use. The signs whisper behind walls, under sinks, and inside cisterns. Across the country, households are letting ...

Are these outdoor autumn tasks on your gardening to-do list? They should be. The time to prep your garden for spring is autumn.

Little things you do now can prevent big expenses later. Use these suggestions from Splitero, so you can rest easy when cold ...

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

According to EDF Energy, there are a number of reasons why your boiler pressure may be too high. You may have accidentally put in too much water when trying to correct low pressure. You may have also ...

Trim your trees Trim trees on your property and remove dead or weak branches ... Be sure to find and test your plumbing ...

Boiler pressure is too high when the gauge dial reaches the 'red zone' (Getty) (Image: Getty) Your boiler pressure is too ...