If you’re lucky, you can fix your leaking faucet by simply tightening the nut under the handle. Don’t crank it hard, though. If snugging it up doesn’t solve the problem, turn off the water and remove ...

When the power cuts out on a subfreezing night, you do not have to choose between a sky‑high water bill and a flooded crawl ...

Dripping taps are a nuisance to everyone. They are made worse by jamming the tap off as hard as you can (anyone with a teenager or indeed old taps in the house will know this). Luckily this is a ...

In Vastu Shastra today, Acharya Indu Prakash talks about the Vastu defects of the dripping tap. According to Vastu shastra, if the tap is leaking in any part of your house, then you should get it ...

Homeowners have been urged to fix their leaking taps or risk a £1000 fine. From parking in front of your neighbour's driveway to having an untidy garden, you might be breaking the law at home without ...

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Cooler days mask quiet household problems that nibble away at money and comfort as taps, cisterns and joints tire together. As temperatures fall, small leaks multiply. In British homes, a dripping tap ...