Q: I’ve noticed two things about my lawn. First, there’s an area that is really green and much taller than the surrounding grass; and second, this same area is very soft. I know something is wrong, ...

PVC pipe is a valuable material to the backyard hacker. It’s cheap, readily available, and comes in a range of different sizes. However, what do you do if you need to bend it? The typical approach ...

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A single burst pipe can release gallons of water in minutes, damaging walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, and personal belongings.

For many avid home DIYers, the need to glue PVC pipes arises often. From plumbing projects to making the perfect shoe organizer on a budget, PVC pipes provide a dependable and easy-to-work-with ...

Andrew J. Whelton receives funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Federal Highway Administration, and Purdue University. He was named in patent ...