A major concern during freezing weather is pipes bursting. If you have a busted pipe, the first thing you need to do is shut off the water to your house and drain the pipes.

W hen a water pipe bursts or a plumbing emergency hits, knowing how to stop the flow of water into your home can save you ...

Many shut-off ... the water service has been located in a utility area, like the basement or crawl space. Ours always has a water meter attached to it, but some meter boxes are near a curb valve.