I plan to add a new bathroom, and some old plumbing should also be replaced. I'm not comfortable using a torch and solder, so would plastic plumbing be good? — Laura W. Dear Laura: Sweating copper ...

Everyone thinks of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipe first. It is ideal for all types of DWV (drain-waste-vent ... Try to purchase all your piping and fittings at the same store to ensure that ...

DWV fittings are designed to facilitate waste water flow in one direction only, and the plumbing codes specify which ones to use in particular circumstances. If you use the wrong fitting ...