Author: Kathy Mejia

To repair a PVC pipe, start by turning off the water supply and drying the damaged area. For minor leaks, apply epoxy putty or self-fusing silicone tape. For larger cracks or breaks, cut out the damaged section and use a slip coupling with PVC primer and cement for a permanent, watertight fix. A dripping PVC pipe can feel like a disaster, but in most cases, it’s a problem you can fix yourself in under an hour. Knowing how to repair PVC pipes is one of the most useful home skills you can have — and you don’t need to be…