Oakum is a loosely twisted rope-like material made from oiled jute or hemp fibers. Traditionally manufactured in prisons or workhouses by disassembling old rope lengths and rubbing the strands with ...

Let's say you've busted out your DIY gloves and want to glue some PVC pipes together. PVC gluing, or cold welding, is an easy way to get two PVC pipes to stick together. Once you've avoided the big ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are likely to be PVC pipes all around your house, from guttering along the roofline to drains in kitchens and bathrooms. Most of the ...