Most plumbing disasters aren’t caused by burst pipes, but by shut-off valves that fail when you need them most. A quick annual test and occasional replacement can save thousands in water damage.

Input devices that can handle rough and tumble environments aren’t nearly as varied as their more fragile siblings. [Alastair Aitchison] has devised a brilliant way of detecting inputs from plumbing ...

Licensed plumbing inspectors report that shut-off valve failures are more common than leaky pipes or clogged drains, especially in homes built before 1990 with older gate valves. These valves, often ...