An Iowa City resident wrote to Curious Iowa, a series from The Gazette that answers readers’ questions, to find out what ...

Plumbing is one of the most essential services for home renovations or new installations. Whether dealing with a leaky pipe, ...

Nelson Mechanical gets called in by a homeowner who wants a high-end radiant system without ANY plastic components—is that ...

W hen it comes to modern plumbing, two types of pipe dominate the conversation: CPVC pipes (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and PEX pipes (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). These materi ...

One example: Installing my PEX pipe plumbing system. I originally planned to go with traditional copper water pipes, using my soldering skills to make the necessary connections. I had heard of PEX ...

“When the water freezes, it expands,” Palmer said “And when you have a hard pipe like the PVC, it doesn’t have the capability to expand like the PEX pipe, so it pops.” PVC does not ...

If it’s a minor repair or a pipe you can easily access, DIY might be an option. For more complicated projects, like replacing ...

The global plastic pipes market share to register a CAGR of 5.9% during 2023-2031 driven by growing residential and commercial construction activitiesUS & Canada, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ...

When the temperature drops to dangerously cold levels everyone must take notice and use prevention to keep from suffering ...

PEX, in particular ... especially when you can't get the water completely out of your plumbing lines, trust me. When deciding whether to DIY, ask yourself these questions: Do I know where my ...