Valves

When it comes to plumbing, pipes get all the glory. But valves are important, too.

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Is one type better than the other?

Choose ball-type valves when replacing toilet or sink shutoff valves

You can add new packing in minutes without turning off the water

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Prevent leaks with a better supply valve

Solution to a leak around the water valve shut-off handle

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Stop that drip for good

Special check valves reduce pipe noise

This simple fix only takes a minute

An easy alternative to shutting off the main water supply