Joining a PVC pipe to a pipe fitting requires special primer and cement that melts the surface of the PVC before fusing the pieces together (like welding metal) to make an airtight bond. Here's a ...

What do you know about rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit? I had almost no experience with it until I spent a brutal, windy Minnesota fall installing 4 in. PVC conduit underground at a new ...

For many avid home DIYers, the need to glue PVC pipes arises often. From plumbing projects to making the perfect shoe organizer on a budget, PVC pipes provide a dependable and easy-to-work-with ...

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 ...