PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene) costs less than half the price of copper and installs much faster. And since it’s flexible, PEX makes remodeling jobs easier. PEX has a strong ...

As colder weather approaches, homeowners in communities such as Flower Mound, Lantana, and Highland Village are facing growing concerns about hard water and its impact on household plumbing systems.

You may wonder how I got my start as a builder. The hook was set in Boy Scouts, when I obtained my home repairs merit badge. I then helped pay my way through college working on the weekends and during ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Instead of waiting for the cold weather to arrive, plan ahead to winterize your outdoor plumbing, including both outdoor water faucets and pipes, in order to prevent frozen pipes and water damage.

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...