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

As temperatures plummet, fears of freezing pipes increase. One option is installing freeze-resistant pipes, but using them outdoors has its own challenges.

Design choices and material selection can create conditions for biofilm growth, despite low-aerosol assumptions.

Tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, and cement are raising construction costs, while labor shortages are driving further inflation.

Understanding how plumbing conditions affect insurance coverage can help homeowners avoid costly cancellations.

When the forecast suddenly drops into the teens, the old advice to "leave the faucets dripping" comes roaring back. It sounds almost too simple, but the stakes are real: frozen pipes can burst, flood ...

We tend to think of plumbing disasters as loud, messy events. A pipe bursts under the kitchen sink, spraying water all over ...

I consulted a public health professor and a toxicologist to understand how microplastics enter food and whether microwaving poses any special risks. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based ...

Despite global concerns over the accumulation of plastic waste, the drive to produce new plastics shows no signs of slowing down. According to OECD data, the world’s annual plastic production has ...

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Widespread ocean pollution threatens the health of more than 3 billion people, international study led by Boston College researchers shows Ocean pollution is widespread and getting worse, and when ...