Hi Reader!

I have a little question for you today.

If a pipe burst in your house right now, would you know how to shut off the water?

Hopefully, that’s something you’ll never have to deal with. But a few minutes of preparation now could save you a whole lot of stress later.

So here’s your homeowner assignment for this weekend.

Find your home’s main water shutoff valve.

Depending on your home, it might be in the basement, utility room, crawlspace, or near where the main water line enters the house.

Once you’ve found it:

• Make sure you can easily get to it.
• Label it so everyone knows what it is.
• Show the other adults in your household where it’s located.
• Make a note of its location for future reference.
• Make sure the valve will actually close!

And if the valve is stuck or looks damaged, don’t force it. That’s a good time to call a plumber.

Here’s why I love these little homeowner tasks.

Taking care of your house doesn’t always mean spending an entire weekend working on projects.

Sometimes, it’s simply knowing something today that will make your life easier tomorrow.

That’s also why I included emergency preparedness information in my Deluxe Home Maintenance Log Book. Having important household information organized in one place makes those unexpected moments a little easier to handle.

Now, I have to ask…

Do you know exactly where your water shutoff valve is, or did you have to hunt for it?

Hit reply and tell me! I’m curious how many homeowners already have this one figured out.

Have a wonderful weekend!

P.S. You don’t have to tackle a giant project this weekend. Just find the valve and make sure it works. That’s a win!​

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