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 ...
When a water pipe bursts or a plumbing emergency hits, knowing how to stop the flow of water into your home can save you from severe water damage and costly repairs. Whether you’ve just moved in or ...
DEAR HELOISE: Joyce M., in Fayetteville, Tennessee, had a good idea about shutting off the water if you are going to be away from your home for an extended period of time. An easier way to do this is ...
IOWA’S NEWS LEADER. SOME FOLKS IN AMES WILL HAVE THEIR WATER SHUT OFF TONIGHT SO CREWS CAN MAKE REPAIRS. A LEAKING WATER VALVE IS BEING FIXED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH DUFF AVENUE AND CRYSTAL ...