@newhomeownerplanner: Everyone thinks they can shut their water off in an emergency. Most people have never tried. Your main shutoff is usually near where the water line enters the house: basement, crawl space or a utility closet. If it's an older gate valve, mineral deposits and corrosion can seize it over years of never being touched. You find that out when a pipe bursts. On a calm day, close it fully, then reopen it. If it resists hard, don't force it. Forcing a stuck gate valve can snap the stem. Have a plumber replace it with a ball valve. Ever actually tested yours, or just assuming it works? Tell me below. Full checklist: search 'newhomeownerplanner' on Selar Part 30 — follow so you don't land mid-series. #plumbingtips #homeinspection #newhomeowner #floodprevention #homemaintenance #hometips #firstyearhomeowner #diyhome #waterdamage #houseexpenses

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