Some things in life are worth learning before it’s too late—like the locations of your water shutoff valve and your gas shutoff valve. “One of the first things I show homeowners during a plumbing ...

If someone checks the house regularly or it's summer, it's not necessary to shut off the water. For long-term trips or during winter, always shut off the water to prevent leaks and other issues. Other ...

The to-do list before heading out of town almost–almost–makes you want to just stay home–but there’s a good reason for making sure appliances are unplugged, lights are off, and mail is stopped. That ...

One more thing to add to the list before heading out of town. The to-do list before heading out of town almost–almost–makes you want to just stay home–but there’s a good reason for making sure ...