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 strong ...

Q: I have to install some new water supply lines in my home. My current home has copper water supply lines. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX, I’d ...

The AccuFlo™ pre-assembled heating manifold makes installing multiloop radiant heating systems easier, according to the company. For installation, a wrench and a screw gun is needed. The manifold is ...

Q: I'm building a new home and have the option of using PEX piping for my hot and cold water in the house, as opposed to traditional copper. Do you have an opinion about both materials? Have you used ...

What do a commuter train platform in snowy Minnesota, a football field in Colorado, and an indoor pool complex in Texas have in common? All three are slippery when wet. All three contain the potential ...