We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Two of the most common kinds of modern piping materials for plumbing work are PEX and PVC. PEX, which stands for cross-linked polyethylene, ...

worker applying blue pvc glue on pipe placed on sandy ground with few grasses - Photovs/Getty Images Let's say you've busted out your DIY gloves and want to glue some PVC pipes together. PVC gluing, ...