Make an improvised guide by screwing together scraps of 2×4. Saw using a handsaw with a blade that’s 3 or 4 inches wide. Note: Square pipe ends fit snugly into the fittings, allowing plenty of contact ...

PVC pipe is extremely rigid, but this technique allows you to bend PVC pipe at angles up to 90 degrees without kinking. PVC pipe is commonly used as electrical conduit as well as irrigation piping. It ...

Unique shelving units are all the rage, but they usually come with a hefty price tag. If you've been dreaming of a built-in unit but don't have the budget, this innovative DIY will turn PVC pipes into ...

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Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is a versatile material that’s used in a wide variety of piping applications. It can be as thin and flexible as a wall covering or as rigid as an industrial ...

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