Use a hairdryer or heat lamp to safely thaw indoor frozen pipes. Let a slight drip of water run through indoor faucets until ...

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 the valve has a wheel-style handle, turn the valve clockwise until it stops; for a lever-style handle, move it perpendicular to the pipe. Once the valve is closed, turn on a faucet in your home ...

Q: We just bought a new-build home and had it professionally inspected, just to play it safe. One problem in the home inspector's report involves the water heater relief valve. The report said the ...

If the pipe has burst, shut off the water at the main valve and call a plumber. To keep your pipes from freezing, AAA and the Red Cross offer these suggestions: Insulate pipes in the attic or ...

Every resident should be familiar with where the water shutoff valve is located in their home. This is critical so it can be found quickly if water does start to pour out of a broken pipe.