I’ll never forget the sound I heard when my wife and I returned home from a weekend trip last summer. It was as if there was a waterfall in our kitchen. In fact, there was: A supply line had burst, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A water-leak detector is a relatively inexpensive device that alerts you to—you guessed it—a leak in your ...

Left unchecked, small leaks under your water heater, washing machine or sink can cause significant problems (including structural and foundational damage) throughout your home or business. Modern ...

For many water providers and distributors, detecting and locating a leak in a water distribution network is an essential but difficult task. The number of pipes, length of pipework, complexity of the ...

A water-leak detector is a relatively inexpensive device that alerts you to—you guessed it—a leak in your home. Similar to smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors, the most basic options cost $50 ...

A couple of in-the-works features could render this our top pick in water-leak sensors; it’s already an exceptionally good product. Roost started out with a great battery that makes any dumb smoke ...

Few home problems are as insidious as hidden water leaks: It's easy to miss them until there's widespread damage, and after-effects can include pricey mold problems. That's why I'm so glad there's a ...

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