PEX is an abbreviation for polyethylene with cross-links, a new type of tubing used in residential plumbing systems. It is considered a viable alternative to older PVC, CPVC and copper "water pipes", ranging in size from 1/4 inch to 4 inches. It comes in white, although it's more common to see red …
Avoiding Frozen Water Pipes
The frigid weather continues so more homeowners are looking for ways to avoid frozen water pipes. Or maybe you've just finished cleaning up the water from a burst pipe and you're waiting for the plumber to get there (here are tips on what to do while waiting for the plumber). Regardless of the …
PEX and Plumbing for Homeowners
For most homeowners, plumbing means turning on faucets (dishes, the shower), appliances (dishwasher, washing machine) or flushing the toilet. We only think about plumbing when there's a leak and few homeowners understand how we get hot and cold water when we want it. Fortunately building codes …
10 Top Picks of the Year: 2017
2017 was a tumultuous year in so many ways. The country is reeling from so many unpopular changes and some are directed at homeowners. …
Radiant Floor Heating Keeps Your Toes Warm
New England gets cold in the winter and sometimes that discourages homeowners from putting tile in their kitchen or bathrooms. Now there's a solution that heats tiles, and your room from the floor up. It's called radiant floor heating. …
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