Keeping a stash of PVC on hand can be helpful in a multitude of situations. One such situation PVC can be helpful in is survival. To be properly ready for any survival situation you’ll need PVC piping to build out your survival tools. You can use PVC to create a number of projects including caches, shelters, shovels and buckets, and so much more.
Whether you go all out decorating your house for Halloween or like to hand out candy to everyone trick-or-treating, there is one accessory you are going to need to consider, especially with COVID-19, and that is a candy chute. We will go over what you need and how to build it below.
Hanging out at the pool is one of the greatest summertime treats. From working on your tan to practicing your backstroke, days at the pool are a must. One thing that isn’t a must at the pool is chaos. Use PVC at your pool to help with everything from keeping the towels dry to storing your pool floats – PVC can even help you get in the pool. Keep reading to see some of our favorite poolside PVC projects.
Faced with a startling statistic that workers who have to stand for prolonged hours throughout the day are twice as likely to suffer heart disease, two students – Colin McBride and Elijah Riojas – from Frisco ISD’s Career and Technical Education Center decided to construct a solution to this problem. They used everyday objects to make this simple, yet effective standing stool.
PVC Fittings Online had the privilege of supporting these young students in their hands-on learning experience by providing PVC pipe materials. We’re proud of the result of their hard work, and we wanted to share it with our community to inspire more brilliant ideas. Below you will find the details of McBride and Riojas’s school project.
One of the greatest moments in human history was the advent of indoor plumbing. Since the 1840s indoor plumbing has been taking the world by storm and many different materials have been used to provide plumbing lines. In recent years, PVC piping has been gaining popularity over copper tubing as a top choice for indoor plumbing. PVC is durable, inexpensive, and easy to install, which cements its place as one of the best choices for plumbing.
Fall is right around the corner, and with fall comes backyard parties and camping trips, and the best parties always include games. Ladder Ball is an easy game that can be played just for fun or if you’re looking for a little friendly competition. The game is simple: you are trying to land your bolas on the rung of a ladder. Top rung is 3 points, middle is worth 2, and the bottom rung is 1 point.
Just like Ladder Ball is a simple game, making your own Ladder Ball set is easy too! Check out the steps below, and you’ll be the highlight of your next neighborhood bash.
No matter how much you clean and organize does your home always get cluttered again shortly after? PVC pipes and fittings are a great option for helping to tidy up your home, from organizing your kitchen with a wine rack or utensil organizer to organizing your bedroom with a clothes rack or laundry hamper, your options are endless. Today, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite home DIY PVC organizing tips.
At PVC Fittings Online, we care about our community and developing the minds of younger generations. In May of 2019, we had privilege of working with Northern Illinois University in supporting graduating students of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET). We had the honor of providing PVC pipes, fittings, and valves for one team’s Hydro-Cyclone project for use in recycling applications during their senior project presentation.
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A toilet that runs constantly can be frustrating and costly, and while it’s tempting to call the plumber, save yourself time and money by fixing a few things yourself first. Running toilet problems are often caused by the toilet’s fill valve, flapper, and float. Today we’ll cover the steps on how to fix flapper issues, float problems, and fill valve malfunctions to stop a constantly running toilet. Replacing your flapper or fill valve, tightening or loosen the chain, or adjusting your float are all easy repairs you can do at home and save yourself a lot of money.
Summer is here, and it is bringing the heat! Nothing beats spending time outside with your family and friends, hanging out, eating, and playing games. One thing that can ruin a fun summer day, though, is the heat. If your yard has a lack of shade, a backyard sunshade could be the solution for you.
With just a few simple supplies and one afternoon, you can make your very own PVC Pipe Sunshade.
