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 ...

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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 ...

Learn about PEX pipe and fittings and their uses in your home in this first part of the Plumbing for Homeowners series. **Products Featured:** - 1/2" Hot and Cold PEX Piping - 3/4" Hot and Cold PEX ...

PEX piping is quickly becoming the go-to choice for both pros and DIYers thanks to its flexibility, cost savings, and ease of installation. Unlike copper, it resists corrosion, handles freezing better ...

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, I’d ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Crosslinked polyethylene piping, better known as PEX piping, is great to have alongside your tools for home-improvement jobs, whether it's ...

When it comes to modern plumbing, two types of pipe dominate the conversation: CPVC pipes (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and PEX pipes (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). These materials have replaced ...

More homeowners in California soon will be permitted to use cross-linked polyethylene pipe, following a court victory by the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association. The Dec. 19 Los Angeles Superior ...