Step 4 · Disconnect Hoses from Shutoff Valves

This is the step people usually slow down on. Go finger-tight first, then a quarter turn. No rush — replay the clip whenever it helps.

Position your bucket directly underneath the wall valve connections. Using channel-lock pliers or an adjustable wrench, grip the metal fitting on the end of a hose. Turn the fitting counter-clockwise ('lefty-loosey') to loosen it from the shutoff valve. Once it's loose, you should be able to unscrew it the rest of the way by hand. Expect a small amount of water to drain into the bucket. Repeat for the second hose.