Water and ice dispensers have become a standard amenity of modern home refrigeration. The secret to their automation is a continuous water supply straight from the home’s existing plumbing. Hooking up ...

Q: I have to install some new water supply lines in my home. My current home has copper water supply lines. I’m intrigued by the plastic PEX material, but it seems too good to be true. Using PEX, I’d ...

I’ve been a master plumber since age 29. I know, it might seem odd to you that a builder is also a plumber. I was attracted to plumbing for several reasons. Designing a plumbing system is a fun and ...

Q: Hi Ed: We recently moved into our new home and inherited the sellers’ kitchen fridge connected with a copper water line. We plan to have the plumber use our own fridge that connects to a plastic ...

BRAINERD — There’s copper in Brainerd’s water, and it’s coming from the plumbing. Building materials in some of the pipes in Brainerd’s buildings, officials say, contribute to high copper content in ...