One potential problem when repairing a water shut-off valve leak is that the pressure you put on the packing nut to turn it ...

Tighten the packing nut on the toilet shutoff valve one-eighth turn clockwise to try to seal a leak around the nut. Pro tip: Wrap cloth or masking tape on the plier’s jaws to protect the nut’s finish.

A running toilet isn’t just a nuisance; it’s a major waste of water. That constant hissing noise you're hearing means that excess water is leaking from the toilet tank into the bowl, and your utility ...

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 ...