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Radiant Heat: A Primer for Plumbers
Perhaps you’ve been thinking about adding radiant heat to your list of plumbing services. Doing so can be a good way to...
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Plumbing Franchise Expands into Florida
One of the fastest-growing national plumbing franchise networks in the U.S., bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, is opening its first Florida location in...
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Franchising Can Ward Off Burnout
Running a plumbing business can be hard and thankless work. It’s not easy, and sometimes business owners can get stuck in the...
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PEX Multipurpose Fire Sprinkler Systems Provide New Revenue Stream
Known for its flexibility, durability, installation efficiencies and cost-effectiveness, PEX tubing is now installed in more new-construction homes in the United States...
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Home Renovation Show’s Longtime Plumbing Expert Reflects on Industry Changes
One might say that plumbing is in Richard Trethewey’s family DNA. His great-grandfather, Harry, founded Trethewey Brothers Inc. in Boston in 1902...
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Full Throttle
A typical drain service call for Parsons Plumbing, Heating & Cooling doesn’t last more than an hour. So when owner Doyle Parsons...
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The Lowdown on Whole-House Water Filtration
Many homeowners are concerned about the quality of water coming into their homes. They hear horror stories like what happened in Flint,...
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Plumber Industry News: Armstrong Announces Winners of Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Promotion
Armstrong Fluid Technology announced the winners of its Harley-Davidson motorcycle promotion. Manuel Lopez, owner of Conquistador Plumbing, and Keith Craddick from Morrison...
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The Hard Truth About Hard Water
No doubt your customers have heard of hard water. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they understand it and what to do about...
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Be Candid and Careful When On All Job Sites
Nearly every plumber has handled residential work, whether remodeling, new construction or emergency repairs.I recently rode with a plumber for a story...
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Hybrid Grinding
The wipes problem has pump manufacturers playing catch-up. Most grinder pumps on the market have radial cutters, which grind waste into a...
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Facts to Know About Water Meters and Fire Sprinklers
More fire sprinkler systems are being installed in one- and two-family homes and townhouses, so it’s important to understand their requirements. It’s...
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5 FAQs About Point-of-Use Water Treatment
The safety of the water coming out of our taps has been in the news a lot lately. As with anything that...
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Tackling Traditional Mixing Valve Issues
Like most plumbers, I usually have a big say when choosing the tub/shower mixing valves for new bathroom or bathroom remodeling projects....
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Educating Customers on Hybrid Water Heaters
Over the past few years, the term “hybrid” has worked its way into our everyday conversation. In the most literal sense, hybrid...
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Do You Have a Fall Plumbing Checklist?
Leaves have been falling, the air is cool and crisp, and we recently “fell back” on that extra hour of sleep. But now...












