Q: I can't afford to hire a plumber to install new water supply lines in my home. I've seen the PEX plumbing tubing and think it's the way to go, as there are no soldered joints hidden in the walls.

Crimp-on connection rings are the most economical way to make a large number of PEX connections, but the crimping tool can cost several hundred dollars. This crimping tool, which can cost several ...

Learn about PEX pipe and fittings and their uses in your home in this first part of the Plumbing for Homeowners series.

Pipes made out of PEX are often advertised as "freeze resistant," but does that really mean you can get through an arctic spell stress-free?