Some plumbing problems definitely call for pro-grade expertise, but fixing a water shut-off valve leak isn’t one of them.

Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks — a process that's disruptive and expensive. However, researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. are working on ...

For small, accessible bursts, a temporary repair clamp or self-amalgamating tape can limit water loss until a permanent fix ...

Finding and fixing leaks in the home, yard and workplace is the focus of Fix-a-Leak Week, which starts Monday. The sponsor — the Environmental Protection Agency — says household leaks caused by faulty ...