Editorial Articles

Aquor Water Systems V1+ Hydrant The V1+ Hydrant from Aquor Water Systems allows homeowners to access water with ease. The hydrants are leakproof,...

Linear drain solves shower application challenges Problem: During a recent southwest Michigan residential construction project that involved a bathroom shower, Brandon Davidson, the owner...

Purchases tend to come with trade-offs, whether that’s quality versus price or efficiency versus longevity. But sometimes, a product will check all...

JACLO Rain Machine showerhead The Rain Machine shower head is built with all-brass hardware, offering durability and a luxurious feel. The Rain Machine...

NASTT offers multiple in-depth, high-quality training courses each year in-person in cities throughout North America as well as a virtual webinar format...

Walk into any plumbing shop across the country and ask the boss what keeps them up at night. Chances are, you’ll hear...

This is going to be a fun article to write, and I wish I could get some feedback from all of you...

Ever had that moment when a project or task seemed crystal clear during a meeting, only to find out weeks later that...

Nick Hotujec always imagined his future would be built on spreadsheets, not pipes. Numbers fascinated him — the way businesses tick, the...

As 2025 closes out, I find myself looking back on the stories of journeys that bring people into the plumbing trade. Over...

Oct. 27-30 PHCC Connect 2025, Devos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Visit phccweb.org/connect -----Oct. 27-30Service World Expo, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. Visit serviceworldexpo.com -----Nov. 12-13South Florida Build Expo, Broward County Convention...

Vivax-Metrotech expands with new facility in MalaysiaVivax-Metrotech announced a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Malaysia. According to a company release, the Malaysian...

Cutting steel pipe can be a challenging task due to the material’s inherent hardness and the potential for accidents if proper tools...

Oatey stainless steel Fix-It Repair Rings Oatey has expanded its line of Fix-It Repair Rings with a new stainless steel version that joins...

Controls/Control Panel AquaMotion Combi-Guard The AquaMotion Combi-Guard control lets the homeowner set the “ON and “OFF” times tailored to the size of his water...

Control panel eases lakeside septic system monitoring and control Problem: A small lot on Lake Blackshear in Georgia sat vacant after unsuccessful septic permitting...

You took the entrepreneurial leap and it turned out to be the most rewarding (if exhausting) decision you’ve ever made. There is nothing...

Bring up “sales” in the trades and then prepare yourself for the barrage of “I’m not a salesman,” “I’m not going to...

Some workers relish the physical nature of the job. They like to get after it. But that’s only part of the equation...