Editorial Articles

When Mike Farias decided to establish Plumbing Doctor in 1993, he had a specific vision in mind for his service vehicle: A...

Nearly every plumber has handled residential work, whether remodeling, new construction or emergency repairs.I recently rode with a plumber for a story...

When John Ridings saw one of his competitors closing and wanted to add to his own company’s offerings, it was a clear...

Back when the fax machine was cutting-edge technology, I worked in a busy office where one of the senior managers would pick...

If plumbers spent 10 minutes every day inspecting and cleaning drain cleaning machines, they would save time and money in the long...

On Jan. 7, 2015, Frasier’s Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, received an urgent call that caught their attention immediately.“Hello this...

Sometimes plumbers need to deploy an inspection camera at a remote job site. That’s where the Viztrac Max from Amazing Machinery can...

When Cary Hansen opened his plumbing business in Ventura, California, in 1987, he knew he wanted to offer something a little bit...

Plumber installs macerator pump in own basement bathroomProblem: Plumbing contractor Don Frederick Sr. needed to add a bathroom to serve his Amsterdam,...

Paperwork is the bane of many plumbing companies. From technicians who have to stop at an office to pick up work orders...

As we begin fresh with a new year, it’s always a good time to sit down and evaluate your business. Determine where...

When Archie Conduff founded his plumbing company 50 years ago, he knew he wanted to focus on new home construction. In 1966,...