
If a burst pipe is flooding your home, shut off the water to your house. See the section on Shutting Off Your Water.

Fix leaking faucets right away. Leaks can waste gallons of water quickly. If hot water is leaking, it’s wasting energy too. Insulate hot water heaters…

Shutting off water to a fixture. If you want to shut off the water to a particular sink or toilet, look for a valve under…