PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) tubing is widely used in today’s plumbing and HVAC systems because it’s flexible and easy to work with if you have high-quality PEX crimp tools. We researched more than ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Your home's plumbing system is an integral component of modern everyday life. Unfortunately, because much of it resides behind the wall's ...

The QickClampâ„¢, a PEX tubing installation tool, allows installers to make tube-to-fitting connections of multiple sizes with one crimping tool; one tool fits all four sizes of the fitting (3/8, 1/2, ...

Q: I’m jumping into a major bathroom remodeling. My inspector says I can use PEX pipe. I’ve never dealt with PEX. What is involved in working with it? How do you transition between copper tubing and ...

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It never hurts to be prepared, and while you never know what challenges might arise in a house, it's good to have the tools on hand to deal with any basic updates or repairs. Here are the tools you ...

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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 ...