How SharkBite fittings can turn a plumbing emergency into a manageable situation Steps to safely shut off, cut, and patch a leaking copper pipe without soldering What else to keep on hand for your ...

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PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And ...

Q: I'm building a new home and have the option of using PEX piping for my hot and cold water in the house, as opposed to traditional copper. Do you have an opinion about both materials? Have you used ...

If you're faced with repiping your home because of a water leak, you'll be presented with two piping options: copper or PEX. Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons for each type. The video above from ...

Crimp-on connection rings are the most economical way to make a large number of PEX connections, but the crimping tool can cost several hundred dollars. This crimping tool, which can cost several ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

ORLANDO, FL — Prefabrication has become the name of the game in mechanical contracting. Nothing particularly new there—unless we’re talking who, besides the installing contractor, might actually be ...

The report covers the 50-year history of PEX, from its European origins to its widespread use in North American plumbing and heating systems It highlights the evolution of ASTM standards F876 and F877 ...