Video: How to shut off the water to the house if lines freeze and rupture

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With the cold weather approaching and the threat of sub-freezing temperatures, many homeowners may be concerned about what to do if your pipes freeze and rupture.

In this video, Handyman Brett Jeffreys says if you do have a line freeze or break and need to shut off water at the main, this is a quick video with a couple different options for shutting it off-using a curb key or some other common hand tools.

As always, stay safe, stay weather aware, and stay connected with the KRLD Storm Center for the latest updates as the storm approaches.

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