Dear Eartha,Ive heard that PVC plastic (#3) is sometimes called the poison plastic. Why is that and what makes it so different from other plastics?Monica Wilson, Dillon ValleyBefore we get started, I ...

Learn how to make a PVC kayak stand for simple storage that’s practical, quirky, and surprisingly sturdy.

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PVC is an unusual plastic. Compared to the other majors, it's the only one that is not primarily fossil-fuel-based (it's 56% chlorine) and, therefore, is flame-resistant; has good chemical resistance; ...