Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

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 ...

Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

When a water pipe bursts or a plumbing emergency hits, knowing how to stop the flow of water into your home can save you from severe water damage and costly repairs. Whether you’ve just moved in or ...

THE 2" MODEL RSV-1 RESIDENTIAL SHUT-OFF VALVE is designed for use in dual-purpose residential water supply systems. After sprinkler activation the valve automatically shuts off water flow to the ...

If you have a busted pipe, the first thing you need to do is shut off the water to your house and drain the pipes. Turning ...

Having water in your yard where you need it is a real blessing. Remember, people used to have to carry it by hand. But come winter, those hoses, pipes, and valves are susceptible to the cold. As the ...