Residential Plumbing

The wipes problem has pump manufacturers playing catch-up. Most grinder pumps on the market have radial cutters, which grind waste into a...

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...

The safety of the water coming out of our taps has been in the news a lot lately. As with anything that...

Like most plumbers, I usually have a big say when choosing the tub/shower mixing valves for new bathroom or bathroom remodeling projects....

Over the past few years, the term “hybrid” has worked its way into our everyday conversation. In the most literal sense, hybrid...

Leaves have been falling, the air is cool and crisp, and we recently “fell back” on that extra hour of sleep. But now...

One thing I've recently noticed after all my years in the plumbing business is the wide variety of fixtures now available. Not...

John Mott II is president of Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain in Sciotoville, Ohio, part of John Mott Enterprises that includes Mott’s Potts...

Property managers and real estate investors can mean steady, reliable work for plumbers. If you are willing to provide terms, these groups...

With the big Greenbuild International Conference and Expo occurring in Los Angeles last week, I wanted to reflect on how water-saving plumbing...

Often, people think of hiring a plumber only in reaction to emergencies. However, as we know, proper maintenance can prolong the life...

The 551 Series of DISCAL air separators from Caleffi Hydronic Systems are designed to continuously remove air from hydronic heating and cooling...

Today, more and more households are having water-filtration systems installed in their homes. According to the Mintel Group, a global market research...

Asahi/America named Jon Alanis business development manager for industrial products in the western region. Based in Arizona, he will promote the company’s...

I’m not sure what qualifies one to be a futurist, but I’ve never been one to back down from a challenge. So...

Recently, I came across an online article that featured contractors’ experiences with various types of cross-linked polyethylene, or PEX, connection systems —...

The U.S. Senate passed the $9.4 billion Water Resources Development Act (S.2848) by a 95-3 vote, calling for the authorization of the Environmental...