Q: I had to turn off the water supply valve at the top of my water heater. So I turned it, but it kept on turning and turning without shutting off the water. A neighbor of mine said it is a gate valve ...

Shut-off and sprinkler valves are small but critical parts of your plumbing and irrigation systems, and they often fail quietly before causing big problems. From leaky packing nuts to seized stems, ...

Most plumbing disasters aren’t caused by burst pipes, but by shut-off valves that fail when you need them most. A quick annual test and occasional replacement can save thousands in water damage.