Copper has been called the mineral of electrification. We will need a massive amount of it to support the rapid growth in demand for electricity – for decarbonizing power generation and the grid, for ...

There are three kinds of pipe, lead, copper, and galvanized pipe. You may need to scrape off sediment to see what color the pipe is. The lead pipe is gray. A galvanized pipe is gray as well ...

As the world accelerates toward a greener future, the surge in demand for copper is poised to reshape our global economy. However, this transformation carries significant repercussions.

In addition to PVC, copper and stainless steel are also common materials used to replace lead pipes. According to the PVC Pipe Association, a trade group, more than 40,000 water utilities across ...

A burglar trashed a house as he ripped out pipes and radiators looking for copper to steal, a court has heard. The house had just been renovated and decorated ready for tenants to move in when ...

Lead service lines are usually gray. Galvanized steel can be a dull gray or rusted and copper pipes are usually brown, but can oxidize to appear more green, like a penny. Customers can try ...

PEX piping is the biggest revolution since the flush toilet. Learn what it is and everything in between with this PEX ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Have a plumbing job coming up? PEX pipe is well worth considering, and learning how PEX connections work is the first step to ...