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Utility shut-off knowledge

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Why you need it

Knowing where your water stopcock, gas valve and fuse box are — and being able to reach them in the dark — prevents a bad day from becoming a flooded or burning one.

What to look for

The right spanner beside the valve, a label on the fuse box, and a photo of each one on your phone. Practise finding them with the lights off.

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