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Shut Off Outdoor Hose Valves

Well, it’s that time of year where an ounce of home-maintenance prevention can save you a ton of money and headaches.

Yup, it’s the time of year to shut off the garden hose valves from inside the house.

Finding them should be easy — they should be just through the wall from the location of the garden hose valve. Also, this is the ideal time of year to inspect them — in fact, it’ll be just about impossible not to. Look for mineral build-up, water drips (you might have to look for spots on the floor if there is no water present) and double check that valve operates properly.

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Mark
Mark is a licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor. He writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.
Mark

Mark is a licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor. He writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.

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