I want to install a water supply line for the ice maker in a new refrigerator. Are the piercing saddle valves safe? I am worried that it might leak after a while. Is it better to install a real brass T with a 1/4 inch valve? Also, I noticed a recommendation on this site to tap the HOT water...

I am replacing the water supply valves for a sink fixture with new decorative supply valves. I've got the valves removed from the wall, however, the old nut that goes around the copper pipe from the wall (that connects the valve) is not coming off. I know there is a little brass ring that goes...

I recently had an employee from the local gas company in my kitchen and he looked at the shut off valve for my gas oven. He suggested I call a plumber and change the valve because it was very old and prone to failing. What are the best types of gas shut off valves that I should ask a plumber to...

Does one size saddle valve fit 1/2 & 3/4 inch copper pipe? Can you replace a leaky saddle valve with a new one in same location?

I have a water supply valve that supplies water to the toilet. The valve is not made with a removal flex line fitting. Instead it has a galvanized flex tube that is a valve and tube combo (1 piece) with a valve shutoff handle. You can see where I am going with this... I want to change it out...