Joining a PVC pipe to a pipe fitting requires special primer and cement that melts the surface of the PVC before fusing the pieces together (like welding metal) to make an airtight bond. Here's a ...

If you've got a box of extra PVC pipes and fittings sitting your shed or garage from a previous project, you're halfway to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I just read your recent column about the safety of plastics and food. This one was especially interesting to me, as I have a question concerning the safety/risks of the plastic pipes ...