If the valve has a wheel-style handle, turn the valve clockwise until it stops; for a lever-style handle, move it perpendicular to the pipe ... damage or water leaks. Instead, try applying ...

Every resident should be familiar with where the water shutoff valve is located ... the affected area for leaks after thawing to make sure the freeze didn't damage your pipes.

When the temperature drops to dangerously cold levels everyone must take notice and use prevention to keep from suffering ...

A busted valve at the Canton mill property led to water shortages and a boil-water advisory in the town over the weekend — and for a time, left crews scrambling to figure out how to shut down the flow ...