Have some plumbing to do, but not sure which skills you'll need? Learning how to solder, as outlined below, is the first step. The post How To Solder Copper Pipe appeared first on Family Handyman.

Wondering how to solder copper pipes? If you are going to attempt home plumbing projects, it may come in handy to know how to solder copper pipe with a propane torch.

When the pipe gets hot and the solder melts, the capillary action draws it into the joint. Plumbing work with copper is one task that requires planning before attempting to solder any of the pipes.

Soldering copper pipes is a more advanced DIY skill, but a great one to have if your house contains copper plumbing. Here's a complete walk-through of how to solder pipes.

Pinhole leaks are commonplace and the only way to properly fix them is by removing the leaking section of pipe and replacing it, with either copper, PEX, or PVC pipe.

Dear Brianna: Trying to solder copper pipe fittings for the first time can be intimidating. It actually is quite easy to do with proper preparation of the pieces. You will be working with a ...

I'm experiencing the joy of a new fixer-upper house with lots of plumbing problems. And I'm discovering the limits of my copper pipe sweating (soldering) skills. As I figure many other geeks are ...

Pinhole leaks are commonplace and the only way to properly fix them is by removing the leaking section of pipe and replacing it, with either copper, PEX, or PVC pipe. Copper and PEX piping are the ...