Leaking water pipes are easier to fix than you might think. Here's the DIY approach that won't require soldering or a call to a plumber. Water leaks are a homeowner's nightmare, but there's a good ...

Q: Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper or PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool that eliminates the need for soldering copper. I would like ...

Q. In the past year I've had three pinhole leaks in my copper water pipes. My insurance company has refused to pay any more claims for damage caused by leaks, and the cost to repipe my house is more ...

The processes of brazing, soldering, and welding are often miscategorized as all being welding. In the process of welding, both the edge of the base metal and the filler metal are melted. During ...

The behind-the-wall framework of a home contains a vital plumbing system that keeps it running efficiently and safely. Within every residential plumbing system you have subsystems that include ...

Q: I want to install a soft-water conditioner in my house. My garage is preplumbed with a copper loop and I'm pretty good with home repairs, but the thought of soldering my copper pipes has me scared.

Water leaks are a homeowner's nightmare, but there's a good chance you can repair it yourself without calling in an expensive plumber. Pinhole leaks are commonplace and the only way to properly fix ...