Up until the introduction of flexible plastic pipes like PVC and PEX, copper pipes were the most common type of pipe in residential housing. Copper pipes are durable—they can withstand ...

The Tubing Cutter 1/8 to 1-3/8 Inch is yet another multipurpose tool for cutting copper pipe, PVC, or even stainless steel that isn’t dense. It comes with an extra blade and a reamer.

When a copper pipe corrodes and leaks or bursts from freezing, you have to fix it fast. If the leak is pinhole-sized and less ...

I’ve been a master plumber for more than 35 years, and for many of those, I was licensed. I’ve always loved plumbing, and I clearly remember when PEX pipe was breaking into the marketplace.

PVC - Pros - Long life. PVC has a predicted lifespan of 50-70 years or more, compared with 40-50 years for PEX. - Lower cost. PVC is less expensive to purchase than PEX, although it usually will ...