Learn about PEX pipe and fittings and their uses in your home in this first part of the Plumbing for Homeowners series.

Pipes made out of PEX are often advertised as "freeze resistant," but does that really mean you can get through an arctic ...

How SharkBite fittings can turn a plumbing emergency into a manageable situation Steps to safely shut off, cut, and patch a leaking copper pipe without soldering What else to keep on hand for your ...

Having your pipes freeze in the winter can leave you scrambling to find a safe way to bathe, wash dishes, and get fresh drinking water as you're wracked with anxiety about whether they'll burst. Once ...

Understanding how plumbing conditions affect insurance coverage can help homeowners avoid costly cancellations.

For a century, we’ve fought friction with horsepower. New "biomimetic" research suggests that to break the efficiency wall, ...

Design choices and material selection can create conditions for biofilm growth, despite low-aerosol assumptions.