How to fix a shutoff valve leak It’s not uncommon for a brand new shut-off valve to leak around the handle area whenever you turn it on. is probably occurring around the water valve stem. The water valve stem passes through a “packing” nut and washer, which provide a watertight seal. In the “old” days, fiber was packed tightly around the stem, hence the name. Family Handyman Tighten the packing nut First try tightening the packing nut one-eighth to one-quarter turn with a wrench.

Danish actress Maria Sten has been the subject of persistent rumors regarding a potential romantic relationship with her Swamp Thing co-star, Crystal Reed. Sten and Reed initially crossed paths on the set of DC Universe’s Swamp Thing in late 2018, establishing a close friendship that endured beyond the series. However, speculation regarding a potential romantic connection between the two intensified when, on September 4, 2019, Reed posted a photo featuring her and Sten walking side-by-side, radiating glamour.

Houston, Texas resident Mayra Cardenas is one of the cast members of Love Is Blind season 5. In order to find a partner, a group of single people turned to Love Is Blind. This time, the pods are located right in the middle of Texas. The social experiment that has been separating group chats since 2020 returns for Season 5 on September 22, and a new cast set off on a tense path of emotional development and self-discovery.

Pet Shop Boys singer Neil Tennant is on the bad side of Swifties after he said that Taylor Swift does not have any "famous" songs. Tennant appeared as part of alive discussion on April 22 and shared that he has listened to Swift's albums, but that she does not have any big hits. "I have listened to Taylor Swift’s album. ... Taylor Swift sort of fascinates me as a phenomenon because she’s so popular and I sort of quite like the whole thing.

You thought that you had a pretty sweet home theater setup — what with the built-in surround sound, the high-end receiver, and OLED screen. Maybe you even bought a few leather recliners and vintage popcorn cart, thus ensuring you never have to go to another crowded megaplex for the rest of your life. But Cinemood, the digital projector designed especially with your kid in mind, has kind of lowered the brightness on your A/V dreams.