When you buy or renovate an older home, the first hint of a plumbing issue can feel like a five‑figure problem waiting to ...

If you’ve never heard of polybutylene piping, chances are you’ve never needed a major plumbing renovation in your house. Polybutylene is often called “poly,” “Poly B,” or “PB.” These days, it no ...

Copper pipes show corrosion signs like discoloration and green patches, which indicate potential failure points, especially under chloramine disinfection conditions PEX piping is vulnerable to ...

Installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing for commercial spaces takes unique knowledge and experience. In many cases, the choice of materials and supplies makes difference in long-term ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Plumbing-related construction defects can result in costly water damage claims. Recent innovations in plumbing materials and fittings have aided in more economical installation costs; however, ...

ZURICH, May 4 (Reuters) - Geberit (GEBN.S), opens new tab will raise prices again this year as it tackles "an unprecedented surge" in raw materials costs hitting the construction industry, the Swiss ...