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

If your hot water is sometimes too steamy for comfort or safety, you can calm it down by installing either a mixing valve or a point-of use tempering valve, aka a hot water regulator, which mixes hot ...

Water and ice dispensers have become a standard amenity of modern home refrigeration. The secret to their automation is a continuous water supply straight from the home’s existing plumbing. Hooking up ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

If you're a homeowner, you've almost certainly dealt with your fair share of maintenance issues and emergencies. However, there are few things as alarming as plumbing problems, such as leaks, floods ...