Q: Tim, I went to buy some plastic drain pipe, and after looking at all the types my head started to hurt. I decided to leave the store and do some research. I’ve got several projects for which I need ...

Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is a versatile material that’s used in a wide variety of piping applications. It can be as thin and flexible as a wall covering or as rigid as an industrial ...

You may have some PVC pipe somewhere in your home, so here are six things you never knew you could do with it. For women who want to keep all of their curling irons organized, make holders out of the ...

Q. I went to buy plastic drain pipe, and, after looking at all the types, my head started to hurt. I decided to leave the store and do some research. I’ve got several projects for which I need a ...

Household plumbing systems use PEX for pipes to supply water and carry away sewage. The term PEX stands for "crosslinked polyethylene." PEX piping is manufactured by melting high-density polyethylene ...

We’re always looking for new Plumbing and Heating Nightmares to fill our popular galleries. Some days, it seems like 90% of the dumb things amateur and DIY plumbers do involves the criminal misuse of ...

A UMD professor is working to make drainage infrastructure more sustainable by using recycled plastics in pipes.