Fresh vegetables do not require acres of land or expensive raised beds. A simple stretch of sunlight, a bit of PVC pipe, and ...

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 ...

Q: Tim, I went to buy some plastic drain pipe, and after looking at all the types, my head started to hurt. I decided to leave the store and do some research. I’ve got several projects for which I ...

PVC pipes are durable but not indestructible—leaks, cracks, and joint failures happen. Knowing quick fixes and permanent solutions can save you from costly water damage. With the right tools, ...

NEW: A Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association official has a rebuttal to the Beyond Plastics report covered in this story. Read the detailed update here. Bennington, Vt.-based Beyond Plastics, a nonprofit ...

PVC sometimes makes sense for heating and cooling applications — other times, it doesn’t. Before deciding which material works best for your building or installation project, consider how you want ...

Working with PVC, CPVC, or ABS pipes can be simple once you understand their differences, the right fittings, and proper adhesive use. Choosing the correct materials and avoiding common mistakes will ...

PVC pipe is useful for a range of tasks, from plumbing and irrigation applications, to framing material for hockey nets or other crafts. Regardless of the project, you’re going to need to cut that ...

Plastic pipe producers are in a good position to meet increasing demand as U.S. cities update drinking water and wastewater systems, but that's also bringing a new wave of criticism from environmental ...

PVC pipe maker Westlake and a subsidiary have agreed to pay $67 million to settle price‑fixing claims brought by builders and other buyers, marking ​the largest settlement so far in nationwide U.S.