Other Materials

by Ernie Clark

Elite series stainless-steel sinksby Jennifer Stimpson

by George Hennigan

Both PVC cleaner and PVC primer be used to create a strong joint, but one is required by codeby Ed Cunha

by Daniel S. Morrison

Cross-linked polyethylene tubing is cheaper to buy, is faster to install, and won't corrode or explodeby Andy Engel

Leakproof joints are made faster than solderingby Daniel S. Morrison

We help you sort through the choices with reliability, style, and function in mindby Nena Donovan Levine

You can mount an inexpensive sink under a laminate counter if you cast an epoxy rimby Steve Lockhart

A seasoned plumber shows you how to keep it simple—and safeby Rich Monroe

A seasoned plumber shows you how to keep it simple—and safeby Rich Monroe

It's easy to work with, but you've still got to choose the right fittings and follow some basic rulesby Ed Cunha

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

One-piece fixtures are quick to install, but should you buy a gelcoat or an acrylic model?by Scott Gibson

by Rex Cauldwell

For caulking around bathroom and kitchen fixtures, nothing lasts longer or keeps out moisture better than siliconeby Brian Zavitz

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

by Walter Gorr

by Craig Savage