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 ...

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

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

A series of tests conducted by The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) have revealed that plastic pipes pose significant ...

If you are renovating your home, their fittings are a great choice. They are also ideal for new plumbing installations. Contractors and plumbers use them for big projects. One of the biggest ...

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

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