Plumbing-related construction defects can result in costly water damage claims. Recent innovations in plumbing materials and fittings have aided in more economical installation costs; however, ...

Even if you use a thread sealant, a female tapered thread fitting will not seal if it is attached to a male straight thread like a faucet or toilet connection. <P>Generally, do not mix Tapered with ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

You do it because it seems to make sense. In most aspects of human endeavor, the solution to having too little of something is to have more of it. So when we tell you that over-tightening plumbing ...

Comprehensive life-cycle analysis backs the latest declarations, helping builders meet rising sustainability and ...

In a significant stride toward sustainable construction and product transparency in premise plumbing systems, the Plastic ...