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Replace a Shower Mixing Valve Online Membership Required

A new pressure-balanced valve provides safer, more convenient temperature control than you'll get from two handles by Ed Cunha

Tip: Site-built plunger unclogs kitchen sinkOnline Membership Required

by Charles Miller

PEX: an Alternative to Copper PipeOnline Membership Required

Cross-linked polyethylene is tough and flexible, and you don't need a torch to install itby Dave Lovesky

Tip: Pipe-soldering shieldOnline Membership Required

by Andy Engel

Cutting and Soldering Copper PipeOnline Membership Required

Clean the fittings carefully and heat them completely to get neat, leak-free jointsby Peter Hemp

Tip: Removing broken plastic pipesOnline Membership Required

by Sandy Tod

Tip: Pipe-soldering blast shieldOnline Membership Required

by John Carroll

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