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: 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 should I use PEX or copper lines for the job? A: When it’s ...

Meet your plumbing friend; With an Insulated PEX Pipe, You can save your energy and money while enjoying flexibility. Can you imagine a plumbing system that is so efficient that it keeps your water at ...

Q. My home is over 60 years old and over time I have noticed the water pressure has dropped. The water heater is only 5 years old and I don’t think it’s a problem. The water pressure is low on both ...

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