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Tip: Production pipe-soldering

by George Hennigan

What's the Difference: Connecting PVC pipeOnline Membership Required

Both PVC cleaner and PVC primer be used to create a strong joint, but one is required by code by Ed Cunha

PEX Pipe: Is Copper On the Way Out?Online Membership Required

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

PEX Water Pipe Connections
Video: PEX Water Pipe Connections

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

Replace a Shower Mixing ValveOnline Membership Required

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

Q & A: Selective soldering strategy

by Ed Cunha

Adding an Outdoor FaucetOnline Membership Required

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

Site-built plunger unclogs kitchen sink
Tip: Site-built plunger unclogs kitchen sink

by Charles Miller

Soldering Copper Pipe

A seasoned plumber shows you how to keep it simple—and safe by Rich Monroe

Soldering Copper Pipe
Soldering Copper Pipe

A seasoned plumber shows you how to keep it simple—and safe by Rich Monroe

A Primer on PVC Pipe

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

PEX: an Alternative to Copper PipeOnline Membership Required

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

Cutting and Soldering Copper PipeOnline Membership Required

Clean the fittings carefully and heat them completely to get neat, leak-free joints by Peter Hemp

Removing broken plastic pipes
Tip: Removing broken plastic pipes

by Sandy Tod

Square-tipped driver
Tip: Square-tipped driver

by Howard Furst

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