Wondering how to solder copper pipes? If you are going to attempt home plumbing projects, it may come in handy to know how to solder copper pipe with a propane torch. Plumbing your bathroom with ...

Improper brazing is a leading contributor to system inefficiency due to refrigerant leaks. Understanding the types of copper tubing and how to properly join them is vital to the operation and lifespan ...

Soldering copper pipes is a more advanced DIY skill, but a great one to have if your house contains copper plumbing. Here's a complete walk-through of how to solder pipes. Since PEX tubing is becoming ...

Dear James: We are remodeling our living room and adding a wet bar. I can install plastic drainpipe easily, but do you have any advice for soldering copper supply line piping? — Brianna G. Dear ...

Q. My house has old galvanized iron water pipes. The water pressure is bad at many faucets and almost nothing in the kitchen. The volume of hot water that comes out of any faucet is especially low. I ...

I'm experiencing the joy of a new fixer-upper house with lots of plumbing problems. And I'm discovering the limits of my copper pipe sweating (soldering) skills. As I figure many other geeks are handy ...

The behind-the-wall framework of a home contains a vital plumbing system that keeps it running efficiently and safely. Within every residential plumbing system you have subsystems that include ...

Q: Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper or PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool that eliminates the need for soldering copper. I would like ...

This video demonstrates how to properly solder copper tube and fittings to the newer, no-lead, brass and bronze copper alloys This video from the Copper Development Association demonstrates how to ...

Dear James: We are remodeling our living room and adding a wet bar. I can install plastic drainpipe easily, but do you have any advice for soldering copper supply line piping? -- Brianna G.