I suggest that you attempt this repair yourself only if the pipes are PVC. If your house isn’t too old, you probably have PVC or a plastic pipe. You can check this by looking in the water meter ...

Learn More › Gluing PVC pipe, one of most commonly used materials in residential plumbing, doesn’t require many steps. Cut the pipe to the proper length, apply primer and cement, and connect ...

Pinhole leaks are commonplace and the only way to properly fix them is by removing the leaking section of pipe and replacing it, with either copper, PEX, or PVC pipe. Copper and PEX piping are ...

If it’s leaking, it may cost more to repair. The price also depends ... and all you will need is a new section of PVC or copper piping, joint connectors, a pipe wrench and plumbing flux.

The owner of this house under construction desired cast-iron drain pipe but got PVC instead. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter I discovered years ago that readers like stories and ...

Here’s how much you can expect to pay for their drain pipe and repair services. Repairing drain pipes can be more affordable than a full replacement, but the cost will depend on the type of ...