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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 ...

Copper is a material with many applications; typically, it’s used for electrical wiring or in applications where good heat conductivity is a requirement. However, it can also make for an attractive ...

If you’ve noticed small copper pinhole leaks, you’re not alone. Many homeowners with older plumbing systems encounter this problem and wonder why it’s happening. Copper plumbing is durable, but over ...

Dear Angie: I am about to repipe my 23-year-old home, which has pin leaks in the copper piping. The installer is recommending replacing my copper pipes with PEX. What are the pluses and minuses of PEX ...

The behind-the-wall framework of a home contains a vital plumbing system that keeps it running efficiently and safely. Within every residential plumbing system you have subsystems that include ...