copper (and even smaller with fittings). If you're tearing out copper and replacing it with the same size PEX pipe, the water ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a ...

The change would require replacing water service lines made of galvanized pipes with copper or PEX materials in order to pass inspection upon a home’s sale. A public hearing on this is scheduled ...

Check the price of copper with Money Metals Exchange's interactive live and historical chart. The chart below allows you to check copper spot prices dating back 20 years up to the current date. Copper ...

The pipes in your home freezing is one problem that arises from the cold weather and winds. It is something that can be fixed either on your own or with a plumbing agency depending on the location ...

Look for signs of corrosion or leaks in exposed pipes, and consider insulating them during cooler months to prevent freezing and expansion. Additionally, avoid planting trees or large shrubs near ...

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city records suggest “we didn’t use lead or copper pipes.” But the testing itself could take years. And even if the area’s municipal utilities did not use lead lines, individual households ...

Fall is quickly turning into winter, and temperatures across much of the U.S. reflect it. Along with winter comes cold weather problems like frozen pipes. “Not only can frozen pipes prevent water from ...