Ed Cunha

Raised in a family of plumbers, Ed Cunha spent a couple of years working a desk job in the commercial-plumbing and heating business. Then he realized his true calling was in the field. Now he's a master plumber specializing in service work on Cape Cod. As much as Ed loves working with water, he prefers to be in the water (on his boat), following the tides and chasing bass. He lives with his wife and three children in Brewster, Mass.

Features by this author:
2006 Faucet and Sink Installer Plumbing Tool Review
Q & A: Tapping in to a cast-iron waste pipeOnline Membership Required
Versatile sink-installation toolOnline Membership Required

Ridgid introduces a new type of faucet wrench

Replacing a garbage disposal

Here's what to do when troubleshooting reveals a quick fix or repair is not an option

What's the Difference: Connecting PVC pipeOnline Membership Required

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

Replace a trap, and add a cleanout

A plumber teaches you the right way to remove the drain plug, attach the new Y-fitting, and glue the trap and cleanout in place

Replace a Shower Mixing ValveOnline Membership Required

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

Q & A: Selective soldering strategyOnline Membership Required
Installing a Pedestal SinkOnline Membership Required

Perfect for tight spaces, these sinks are painless to install if you follow a few basic guidelines

A Primer on PVC Pipe

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

Q & A: New tub: cast iron or steel?Online Membership Required
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