As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

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 you're preparing to renovate a bathroom, you might have plans to install some new fixtures. One of the things you should know before buying a new shower is the type of valve that's attached to the ...

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 ...

Q: I was going to replace my bathroom faucet, but when I tried to turn off the water under the sink, the valve started leaking and it won’t stop. I’ve postponed the faucet replacement until I can ...

THIS article is intended to provide a brief overview of water supplies for fire protection and standpipe systems. It is not a code compliance article. For detailed requirements, check with your local ...

THIS article is intended to provide a brief overview of water supplies for fire protection and standpipe systems. It is not a code compliance article. For detailed requirements, check with your local ...