I realize that in a perfect world, I would not be facing the dilemma described in the opening paragraph, because I would have already replaced these ancient shut-off valves with modern push-fit ¼ turn ball valves- such as SharkBite style fittings. But, alas, I live in a house where t...
Keeping a fewSharkBitecopper caps on hand is a great way to stay prepared for leaky pipes. These cleverly designed caps push right over cleanly cut copper, tightly sealing the exposed end. This means, if a leak occurs somewhere in your water supply, you can cut out the damaged portion, se...