Installing

Here's what to do when troubleshooting reveals a quick fix or repair is not an option by Ed Cunha

Throw away the traditional P-trap to minimize leaks and maximize storage space by Rex Cauldwell

Cross-linked polyethylene tubing is cheaper to buy, is faster to install, and won't corrode or explode by Andy Engel

Leakproof joints are made faster than soldering by Daniel S. Morrison

A new pressure-balanced valve provides safer, more convenient temperature control than you'll get from two handles by Ed Cunha

A handy one-way valve eliminates most of the plumbing work by Lynn Underwood

Installing a frostproof faucet is easier than dragging a hose around the house by Carl Vonnoh III

Perfect for tight spaces, these sinks are painless to install if you follow a few basic guidelines by Ed Cunha

You can mount an inexpensive sink under a laminate counter if you cast an epoxy rim by Steve Lockhart

Remodeler Leon A. Frechette details key steps in replacing a bathroom sink and faucet in this excerpt from his book Remodeling a Bathroom, from Taunton's Build Like a Pro series. by Leon A. Frechette

It's easy to work with, but you've still got to choose the right fittings and follow some basic rules by Ed Cunha

Layout is critical when the pipes are cast in stone by David Crosby

Cross-linked polyethylene is tough and flexible, and you don't need a torch to install it by Dave Lovesky

by Andrew Wormer