Q: I have to install some new water supply lines in my home. My current home has copper water supply lines. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX ...

PEX water piping is much like electrical wiring. It's flexible, and you can run long lengths of it from a central distribution manifold all the way to the plumbing fixture without any joints.

Q: I need to install some new water-supply lines in my home. I currently have copper. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX, I would only have a ...

Water lines are not as complicated as drain, waste and vent lines. That said, you can have volume and pressure problems if ...

Q: There’s a gas water heater inside my house, but it creates too much heat and I want to move the heater out of the house to the garage. But Which type of water line is better - PEX or copper?

A: I used to hear loud crashing noises caused by water hammer at one of the first homes I lived in when I was in my early 20s.At the time I didn’t think much of it and had yet to sit for my ...

The University heard the call loud and clear and decided to do a $13 million renovation of the dormitory, including a complete interior demolition of the plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems.

This is how much I admire, and envy those that have, PEX water piping. Unless you live in a new construction home, your water pipes are most likely made of copper or old galvanized iron.

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. By Timothy Dahl Published: Feb 09, 2016 7:44 PM EST ...

These are the hot and cold PEX water lines in my own home. I know it appears complex, like spaghetti thrown on a wall, but it’s not. DIY plumbing has never been easier.