In 2023, it appeared Jason Birdsong had a good thing going with the business he and his wife Erin owned. They had...
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Highlighting All in the Trade
For years, our profiles in Plumber have done what they’re meant to do: spotlight the owners, the visionaries, the entrepreneurs building plumbing...
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Calendar - April 2026
April 22-23Dallas Build Expo, Dallas Market Hall. Visit buildexpousa.com/dallas-build-expo/-----April 22-24North American Steel Construction Conference, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Visit nascc.aisc.org-----April 28-30Water Quality Association Convention &...
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Industry News - April 2026
AquaMotion names new sales rep for New England
John Stack Sales has added AquaMotion to its family of products that they represent to...
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Product Spotlight: Water heater shutoff valve now available with installation kit
Water damage is one of the biggest property risks every homeowner faces. That’s why the WAGS valve from AquaGuard is a smart...
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Product News - April 2026
U.S. Boiler Citadel
condensing boilers
U.S. Boiler has expanded and improved its line of Citadel condensing boilers and volume water heaters. The Citadel is...
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Product Focus: Inspection, Location and Leak Detection
Drainline TV Inspection Cameras
American Pipelining
Solutions Quick Sight
Quick Sight inspection cameras from American Pipelining Solutions deliver dependable performance in a cost-effective, easy-to-maintain package....
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NASTT Advancing Trenchless Innovation Through Upcoming Conferences, Other Educational Opportunities
The trenchless technology industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by innovation, collaboration and a growing need for sustainable underground...
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A Plumber's Guide to High-Purity Systems
Let’s face it, when you picture plumbing, you probably think of robust copper pipes, PEX, maybe some cast iron, and the satisfying...
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The Shop Is Where Better Work Begins
In plumbing, the job site tends to get all the attention. It’s where systems are installed, inspections happen and customers see the...
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When to Know You or Your Team Needs Training
Something goes sideways at work — missed deadlines, bad customer feedback, you name it — and the first suggestion is, “We need...
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Built on Service, Strengthened by Family
When Josh Shelton talks about plumbing, leadership or the future of the trades, he’s not speaking from theory. He’s speaking from a...
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Breaking Down Your Advertising Method
I've seen this question asked a few times on the plumbing social media groups I follow on social media: “What method of...
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Case Studies: Pipeline and Lateral Rehabilitation
UV patch repair solves cast iron failure without breaking concrete
Problem: Professional Plumbing & HVAC, run solely by Patrick Hansell, was called to repair...
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An Inside Look at Modern Draining Systems and Air in Them
When most plumbers think about air in a drain system, they think about venting traps. However, this is not an article about...
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Meet, Mix, Connect at the No-Dig Show
The NASTT 2026 No-Dig Show will unite the trenchless technology community in Palm Springs, California, from March 29 to April 2. Known...
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4 Unintended Consequences of a Mis-Hire
Businesses are currently facing one of the most severe employee engagement crises in history. Burnout, dissatisfaction, transactional mindsets and a global political...
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Why the Hardest Jobs Still Matter Most
The day I’m writing this column, I spent an hour this morning doing something I genuinely dislike: shoveling and snowblowing 11 inches...
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Pennsylvania Plumbing Company Builds a Sustainable Business Through Water Treatment and Service Agreements
When Brent D. Hershey talks about plumbing and onsite wastewater, he does not start with trucks, tools or even technology. He starts...
















