Leonardo wrote:

I have to sweat some copper pipes but the old valves won't turn off
completely. Do I have to pay 8 bucks for 6 of those little egg thingies,
4 of which I won't use, to block the drip?

Is there a handy find around the house substitute? I've heard that bread
balls will work, is that true?


Haven't tried it, seems like it would if you can be quick...

Why not shut off the house and repair the other cutoffs at the same
time?