Q: Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper or PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool that eliminates the need for soldering copper. I would like ...

Whether it is a matter of replacing a defective faucet, repairing a damaged section of pipe or adding water lines when installing a new appliance or fixture, a knowledge of how to cut, join and ...

Q: Dear Tim, I love reading your column in my local paper. Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper and PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool ...

Water leaks are a homeowner's nightmare, but there's a good chance you can repair it yourself without calling in an expensive plumber. Pinhole leaks are commonplace and the only way to properly fix ...

NVent LLC, a joint enterprise recently formed by Nibco Inc. and Victaulic, will show its new product PermaLynx - a permanent push-to-connect copper pipe joining system. The PermaLynx system offers a ...

The processes of brazing, soldering, and welding are often miscategorized as all being welding. In the process of welding, both the edge of the base metal and the filler metal are melted. During ...

Leaking water pipes are easier to fix than you might think. Here's the DIY approach that won't require soldering or a call to a plumber. Water leaks are a homeowner's nightmare, but there's a good ...