No time to waste? This super-speedy tutorial shows you how to solder a copper pipe in just 15 seconds. Quick, clear, and surprisingly satisfying.

Cutting copper usually creates these sharp-edged burrs, and they need to be removed for your soldering to work properly. Clean dirt and corrosion off the outside of the pipe end with a 120-grit ...

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. Since PEX tubing is ...

I also don’t have a clue how to solder copper pipes. Can I clean the pipes out? Should I use another material? What would you do? A. I happen to be a licensed master plumber and have had more ...

Brianna G. 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 ...

Brianna G. 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 ...

you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper and PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool that eliminates the need for soldering copper. I’d like to know much more ...

This process is called tinning. If the metal being joined is too cool or too hot, tinning cannot occur. Overheating is a major problem when brazing or soldering copper pipe because the flux will burn ...

A moment later, the copper will dull as the flux sizzles and begins to smoke. This signals that it's time to apply solder. Now, move the flame away and touch lead-free plumbing solder to the joint.