Have a plumbing job coming up? PEX pipe is well worth considering, and learning how PEX connections work is the first step to plumbing success.

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 ...

Q: Can you help me make a decision, Tim? 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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Two of the most common kinds of modern piping materials for plumbing work are PEX and PVC. PEX, which stands for cross-linked polyethylene, ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got a major bathroom remodel I’m jumping into, and luckily I’m allowed to do the plumbing work myself where I live as long as it meets code. My inspector says I can use PEX pipe, and it ...

The DEWALT IMPACT CONNECT portfolio continues to expand with several new attachments that transform select DEWALT 20V MAX* and other 18V Impact Drivers into tools for the trades. Designed with a ...

The average cost to connect to a city sewer is $3,000, but prices can range anywhere from $250 to $55,000. With such a wide price range, knowing the specs of your property and project is key to ...