To fix a leak, you first need to find out where it's coming from. Check under sinks, around toilets, and near appliances ...
Q: I’ve noticed two things about my lawn. First, there’s an area that is really green and much taller than the surrounding grass; and second, this same area is very soft. I know something is wrong, ...
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Leaky shut-off valve? Here’s how to fix it

One potential problem when repairing a water shut-off valve leak is that the pressure you put on the packing nut to turn it ...
Your kitchen sink may be among the least glamorous spots in your home, but without question, it's one of the most essential. Even if you don't do a lot of cooking, it's there to fill your coffeepot in ...
Hot water heaters are one of those household appliances that you tend to forget about until something goes wrong. It’s easy to let years—maybe even a decade or two—pass without paying much attention ...
Shifting soil due to drought conditions is taking a toll on area water pipes. Utility work crews in The Woodlands are reporting an estimated 30-percent increase in leaking water pipes compared to what ...