NEW: A Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association official has a rebuttal to the Beyond Plastics report covered in this story. Read the detailed update here. Bennington, Vt.-based Beyond Plastics, a nonprofit ...

OK, this is potentially a dumb question. On the outside of my house there are a couple of pvc pipes coming out. They have a 90° elbow attached to them and point at the ground. What are they for? There ...

Household plumbing systems use PEX for pipes to supply water and carry away sewage. The term PEX stands for "crosslinked polyethylene." PEX piping is manufactured by melting high-density polyethylene ...

Polyvinyl chloride pipes have become the backbone of modern plumbing, drainage, and irrigation systems worldwide. Understanding the intricate manufacturing process behind these ubiquitous construction ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are likely to be PVC pipes all around your house, from guttering along the roofline to drains in kitchens and bathrooms. Most of the ...

As communities across New Jersey continue to replace hundreds of thousands of old drinking water pipes made of lead, a coalition of advocacy groups warned this week against using PVC pipes to deliver ...

Unique shelving units are all the rage, but they usually come with a hefty price tag. If you've been dreaming of a built-in unit but don't have the budget, this innovative DIY will turn PVC pipes into ...