When it comes to modern plumbing, two types of pipe dominate the conversation: CPVC pipes (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and PEX pipes (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). These materials have replaced ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...

Q: We’re getting ready to take on our home’s plumbing. Should we stick with copper or go a different route? A: When you think of your in-home plumbing, rusty copper pipes in dark crawl spaces usually ...

ORLANDO, FLA. — More than 51,000 builders, remodelers and other members of the home building industry were in the aisles of the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show (IBS ...

I’m blessed to be able to use this column to share my knowledge. It allows me to empower you to do many jobs you might never think of doing yourself. In the past, working with water lines required a ...