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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Here is the best way of joining copper pipe yourself. First, use fine sandpaper to clean the inside of the fittings and the ends of the pipes. Then brush flux onto your fittings. Join the pipes ...

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 ...

Dear Pat: I live in an older ranch house. Over the years, the water flow from the faucets has decreased. I think it has old galvanized iron pipes. Is there anything I can do to fix this problem? —- ...

Yesterday was the first day someone other than me worked on the house. I hired a plumber, and I still feel bad about it. Basically, I straight-up bricked it. In order to finish dismantling the kitchen ...

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 ...

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 ...