ATM cards spread relatively quickly. 1  Since the cards were used in public, others who did not yet hold the cards could see how convenient they were. Although some people were concerned about security, the convenience factors seemed to be a decisive factor in the âtug-of-warâ for and against adoption.
The first step is shutting off the main water valve is to locate it. In colder climates, you can usually find the main water shut-off valve in the basement or inside a closet in a front room of the house. Sometimes, builders will hide it behind a removable panel.
Find the water main and shut it off to prevent even more damage to your property. Pipe wrench. Check outside near the street for a box sunk in the ground. Most homes have a water main and gauge at or near the street at which you can turn off the water to your house. Look for a second valve close to your house, which may shut off water to your home and leave outside water (like sprinklers) working. This may be in the basement of a home in a colder climate.