Sweating a pipe represents one of the most fundamental techniques in plumbing work, particularly when dealing with copper piping systems. This method involves joining two copper pipes or fittings ...

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 ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extensive sediment-hosted copper mineralization within the Seal Basin is now demonstrated to be driven by a deeply rooted, crustal-scale ...

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 ...

As I said in our last story, I love working with copper pipes and fittings and circulators and valves. I also love modern advances as they are often real improvements over old school approaches. Some ...

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 ...

Steps to safely shut off, cut, and patch a leaking copper pipe without soldering What else to keep on hand for your plumbing emergency kit In the long list of worst-case scenarios for homeowners, a ...