Merchant Coupling vs Regular Coupling

A coupling is a short length of pipe that connects two steel or copper pipes to form a straight and continuous run. Couplings usually contain a socket at one end, although some have a socket at both ends, which allows the pieces of piping systems to be joined. Stainless steel pipes need to be welded […]

DIY Industrial Floor Lamp

Do you have leftover industrial piping that you don’t know what to do with?  You could “wow” guests at your house by making an industrial pipe floor lamp.  An industrial floor lamp could range from $500- $1000 dollars.  Why pay hundreds when you can build your own for half that price? Here’s what you will […]

Properly Connecting PVC Pipes to Brass Pipes

It doesn’t always look great to the naked eye, but sometimes (especially in plumbing applications) it is necessary to connect PVC pipes to brass pipes. Some basic plumbing knowledge and a specific list of tools are all you need to make it happen, so don’t panic if you’re not an expert-level plumber or handyman! First […]