We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The valve stem that protrudes outside of a wheel does not last forever and requires periodic replacement. The tire valve stem houses the valve ...

Tighten the packing nut on the toilet shutoff valve one-eighth turn clockwise to try to seal a leak around the nut. Pro tip: Wrap cloth or masking tape on the plier’s jaws to protect the nut’s finish.

Imagine this scenario. You've scrimped and saved, and finally have enough dough to get the Corvette you've had your eyes on. Just for argument's sake, let's say that dream car is a cream-puff '92 ...

Unlike standard valve stems with rubber grommets that break down in high temperatures, Air Tight Solutions’ new AS100 valve stem uses a combination of Viton o-rings and a machined brass adaptor. Viton ...