Q: I had to turn off the water supply valve at the top of my water heater. So I turned it, but it kept on turning and turning without shutting off the water. A neighbor of mine said it is a gate valve ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The valve stem that protrudes outside of a wheel does not last forever and requires periodic replacement. The tire valve stem houses the valve ...