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Ti Sutherland, owner of Sutherland Plumbing in metropolitan Portland, Oregon, doesn’t sweat the competition. Sure, Portland has a substantial population base of...

During a recent workshop, we were discussing the operation and maintenance of aerobic treatment units (ATUs). As we talked about the trash...

A septic tank effluent pump (STEP) system allows neighborhoods to treat wastewater independently and avoid connection to a municipal sewer. However, these...

Can I install my own system?This is a question professional plumbers and installers sometimes hear from homeowners who are faced with a costly...

Plumbers who branch into onsite installation and maintenance often work off the designs of others. As educators, we often hear them say,...

A homeowner building a new energy-efficient three-bedroom home in Riverton, Illinois, was looking for a low-maintenance, non-mechanical, septic treatment solution that used...

You need to properly equip your crews if you expect them to handle jobs effectively and efficiently. First and foremost, the equipment...

Many septic-pumping companies rely on the postal service to remind customers that their tank is due for a cleaning. Kurt Bohmer’s Professional...

When we talk about the pipes used in onsite systems, we like to break the discussion into three parts because the function...

Hackney Ford Transit Performer body The Performer body from VT Hackney, available on the Ford Transit cab and chassis, has a maximum payload...

Applewood Plumbing, Heating & Electric had two of its plumbing veterans, service manager Mike Taylor and warehouse manager Russ Smith, retire at...

No matter how profitable your company, how many employees you have, or your legal status, your business is – for all practical...

Sump pumps are an important safety feature in a lot of new construction, and they’re required in some areas. Consider these options...

Is the plumbing industry a dog-eat-dog world where companies are in a tug of war to find jobs and defeat competitors? Not...

Slow and steady wins the race. While that may be true for the tortoise, plumbers more frequently work like the hare, racing...

Trenches must be dug, prepared and backfilled in a way that prevents pipe damage. Common damage includes cracking, breaking joints and creating...

It doesn’t take a string-theory physicist to understand a basic management truth: Employees who feel they’re recognized and rewarded for their work...