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02.11.2026
Residential and commercial plumbing news for industry leading contractors, franchisees and supply houses
From the Editor: Taking Time to Figure Out Your Footing in the Plumbing Industry
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Compact Water Jetter Clears Grease, Sand and Ice
Mastering Your Craft: Business Books to Read to Learn and Improve
New PHCC Educational Offerings Focused on Communication Skills
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“Unclear roles can lead to tasks falling through the cracks — or worse, duplication of effort. Defining who does what avoids unnecessary confusion.”
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YOU SHOULD LISTEN
Icon The four-generation survival guide
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YOU SHOULD READ
Icon Implementing a standard costing system
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YOU SHOULD USE
Icon Filter designed to take ‘forever chemicals’ out of water
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YOU SHOULD LEARN
Icon Creative Raven to deliver strategic business workshops at WWETT Show
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U.S. NEWS
Icon Seattle plumbers bear-sprayed by brazen burglars
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WORLD NEWS
Icon In frozen Kyiv, one Ukrainian plumber fights back by fixing the heat
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
Icon How to turn difficult conversations into growth opportunities
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