Last summer we covered how the Navy Shower prevents waste water and decreases your water bill. A shutoff valve can have the same effect, and it's dead simple to install.

Here's how to install a hot or cold water shut-off valve under your sink. Apply plumbing sealant to the shut-off threads and attach it with a nut from the faucet tube.

If you own your home, or even if you rent, chances are high that you’ll need to perform some basic toilet repair at some point. If your toilet isn’t flushing, if it’s very noisy, if it’s not filling ...