A report warning cities against the use of PVC pipes in water systems sparked swift and resounding criticism from the plastics industry, its advocates and at least one leading scientific expert.

Q: On my top floor the waste stack has a hub with a 1 1\\2 -inch fitting with no threads. 1 1\\2 inch PVC slides in snug and tight. Can I glue it? -Jim T. A: You can’t glue PVC pipe directly to metal ...

So alas it has come time to replace the circa-1960 pool filter. Its replacement finally arrived in the post today after three long weeks. I would like to install it on Monday (when the local stores ...