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

Today's episode revisits that demonstration to show how water hammer can form a vacuum pressure in a pipe. Momentum carrying fluid away from a valve wants to keep going even after the valve is closed.

If you want to install a TRV on your old radiators or an existing thermostatic radiator valve has started to leak, it’s worth ...

With cold weather on deck, here's how to protect your pipes from freezing, winterize your home, winter fire safety tips and ...

Well-insulated basements and crawl spaces will also help protect pipes.Have a reliable backup power source. If the lights go out, continuous power will keep you warm and help to prevent frozen ...

When it’s particularly cold, allow your faucet to drip if the water comes from exposed pipes. Letting a trickle of water run ...

With a prolonged period of below freezing temperatures forecast to begin this weekend, the American Red Cross gives information on how to prevent frozen water pipes and what to do if a freeze happens.

Outside valves should be open to let the water drain and remain open "so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break." Insulate attics, basements and crawl ...

Here are some things the City of Spokane said you can do to avoid freezing pipes, along with what you can do if your pipes do ...

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.

Georgia could see a winter storm this week leading to a higher chance of frozen pipes. Here's why that's a problem and how to ...