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13 Home Improvements That Are Illegal to DIY

Just because you can do it yourself doesn’t mean you should. Some jobs call for a licensed professional, especially jobs that involve plumbing, electric, and HVAC installations and repairs. Improperly performed home improvements may cause injury, void warranties, compromise insurance claims, and complicate resales—and some are just outright illegal to do yourself. Here are 13 home improvement projects where calling a pro is a better alternative than risking it DIY-style.

Common Nostril Piercing Questions

If you are thinking about a nostril piercing, you may have some questions. Almost Famous Body Piercing can answer any questions about nostril piercings.

Will My Piercing Holes Ever Close Up?

Ever wonder if your piercing will ever close up? Check out the latest blog on the Almost Famous Body Piercing blog for info on shrinking gauged ears & more.

Find Out The Difference Between Mobile Home Plumbing vs. Site Built Home Plumbing

There are some significant differences in mobile home plumbing system when compare to plumbing in a site built home.

Building Furniture with Pipe and Fittings

Not so long ago, if you wanted a customized piece of indoor or outdoor furniture you most likely had to pay a craftsperson or company to make it for you. Although the option of DIY furniture...

Applications: Tube, Pipe & Fittings: Why Your Builder Chose Copper Flashing

Flashing is the waterproofing material installed under shingles or tiles where two roofs intersect.

What is Pipe Sweating? (with pictures)

Pipe sweating is a situation in which condensation forms on the outside of pipes. The term is also used to refer to the process of...

Which Fitting Type Are You?

The Security Benefits of A Bellows Transition Fitting

We see the transition fitting as the fourth wall of proper containment. Without this feature, your chemicals are at risk of leaking and causing damage.

How to Make a Fabulous Plumbing Pipe Light Fixture by The Gathered Home

Have you ever looked at an awesome industrial plumbing pipe light fixture and been astonished at the price tag? Then thought, "Hmm... I could probably make

How to Make the Right FItting Connections from Cole-Parmer

After you've decided on the right pump, chromatography system, or fermentation equipment, you'll want to make the right fitting connections. The wrong fittings can cause leaks, unwanted flow restrictions, and costly downtime. To avoid these problems, choose your fittings correctly.

This Pipe Does Not Exist

Enjoy this splendid parody of all those generative AIs cranking out infinite portraits, kittens and whatnot.

Terms of the Trade: What Is Pipe Dope?

Pipe dope creates a watertight seal between two plumbing fixtures.

How to Meet IIAR Standards for Ammonia Pipe Marking

For safe operations and maintenance, it is important employees know what is inside the pipes they are working around to prevent accidental exposure to hazards. If the contents in a pipe may be hazardous, that information should be clearly communicated as a matter of human safety.

What's the difference between a pipe and a tube?

My post about a cool instrument got me wondering, what’s the difference between a tube and a pipe, so I went on YouPipe to learn more. Via Commerce Metals: Tubing is generally used for struct…

When should you use tubing and fittings or flexible hose?

By: Davis Marlowe Because of the numerous advantages seamless steel tubing possesses over other tubing—apart from the added cost—seamless steel tubing is widely used in hydraulic systems. Seamless steel tubing is easier to bend than steel pipe, so it does not require the number of fittings and can be reused. High-volume applications are probably one […]<br>The post When should you use tubing and fittings or flexible hose? appeared first on Hose Assembly Tips.

Did You Know? There's a 'Code War' over Pressed Fittings

Accepted industry research concludes that press-connect fittings are one of the most reliable methods for joining refrigerant piping. Brazing supporters say fittings will leak over time.

25 Wonderful Things You Can Make With Pipe!

Industrial-styled furniture, copper beauties or unique ideas you may have never thought to try, even a novice DIYer can craft some wonderful things out of

Tricks for Splicing Plastic Drain Pipe

Whether you’re working with PVC, ABS or cast iron, Mission couplings are essential for fitting a section of pipe into an existing run of waste line or

Missing Default Pipe Specs CustomParts Imperial/Metric?!

Every now and then we or one of our clients forgets to have some key specs in the project. Mainly because they sometimes get deleted or seem insignificant. Here’s a list of the stock specs that you might end up needing by using certain Plant 3d features. CustomPartsImperial Required to ...