There's one big mistake that everyone makes when gluing PVC pipe. Before you start your next project, make sure you know what it is and how to avoid it.

Joining a PVC pipe to a pipe fitting requires special primer and cement that melts the surface of the PVC before fusing the pieces together (like welding metal) to make an airtight bond. Here's a ...

The key is PVC. All that you need to build this set is about 100 feet of schedule 40 PVC pipe, a few fittings and caps, a small quantity of particle board and plastic laminate, canvas, glue and nails.

Conducted by Home Innovations Research Labs, the study says fiber cement trim is 15 to 18 percent faster to install than cellular PVC and “engineered wood” when using a pneumatic nailer.

Using the applicator tool, spread a thick layer of PVC cement onto the end of the pipe, and a thin layer on the inside of the end cap.

Use PVC cement on most of the connections, but you'll want to leave a few strategically uncemented to easily put the rack away when you close down the pool.

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