Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

There are many different ways you can connect pipes, valves and fixtures. However, most plumbers tend to go for a compression fitting. This is the easiest way to connect a pipe to a valve or fixture ...

Rigid copper pipe is typically joined by soldering — using an open-flame torch in tight spaces next to wood framing — so replacing damaged pipe sections can be perilous. Unless, that is, you use a ...

Here's how to run a water line to your refrigerator's icemaker.