Pro tip: Wrap cloth or masking tape on the plier’s jaws to protect the nut’s finish. Use light, steady pressure so you don’t damage the water lines. Disassemble the shutoff valve—leaving the toilet ...

Mr. HP has never closed or opened a shut-off valve that didn't leak at least a small amount of water. The Gordon Wrench is, and has been for years, an indispensable tool in Mr. HP's toolbox. In ...

You likely have two shut-off valves under your sink, one each for the hot and cold water supply lines. Turn off the water by turning these valves clockwise. You shouldn't need a wrench for this.

Knowing how to find the water shut-off valve is all part of homeownership and will be helpful in situations when you need to act on a plumbing issue.

If you cannot turn the valve, contact the Gas Co. immediately for repair. If it does work, recheck it on a semiannual basis. Don’t know where the shut-off valve is? It is almost always on the ...

The valve may be operated with a lever, or with a round handle that you'll have to turn clockwise – often several rotations – to shut off the water flow completely.