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 ...

Description: This product is lightweight and can press ½- to 4-inch copper, stainless steel, and carbon steel pipe, and ½- to 2-inch PEX pipe in under 12 seconds, all with one tool. It features ...

Q: Dear Tim, I love reading your column in my local paper. Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper and PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool ...

PITTSBURGH, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a plumber, I needed a better tool for cutting pipes," said an inventor, from Abilene, Texas, "so I invented the CASTORENA INSIDE CUTTING TOOL. My design ...

Water leaks are a homeowner's nightmare, but there's a good chance you can repair it yourself without calling in an expensive plumber. Pinhole leaks are commonplace and the only way to properly fix ...

Q: I have a problem with my plumbing. Below my kitchen sink is a copper pipe that comes out of the wall, extends for about a foot and then goes back into the wall. I have noticed a small leak coming ...