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George Morlan Plumbing Supply is anything but a conventional plumbing company. After all, there aren’t many plumbing firms that focus primarily on...

I’ve talked about being professional in this column many times. There are many ways to come across as professional: dressing nice, coming...

After nearly 35 years as the owner of Universal Plumbing, Larry Jones has learned that staying ahead of the curve on technological...

Selecting the best spot to open a plumbing operation requires careful consideration. Gary Kes, owner of Benjamin Franklin, The Punctual Plumber, in...

Anyone who’s in the workplace long enough eventually runs into a slacker. You know the type — that one colleague who is...

What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than anyone, know your customer, and have...

Are you looking for a way to foster a stronger sense of team spirit among your employees? Are you nearing retirement and...

With all the negatives associated with high employee turnover, it would be great if companies had a crystal ball that would show...

If you live in an older town, more than likely the sewer mains are terra cotta and at least 6 inches in...

Maybe you’ve tried everything to motivate and engage your employees, but they always seem to let you down. Maybe you’ve thrown money...

This month, Spartan Tool is featuring Brent Bogan, owner of Affordable Rooter Service, LLC, in Bryant, Arkansas. They serve customers in the...

An excellent service plumber needs to meet a long list of requirements: Clean driving record, no criminal background, ability to pass a...

Guidance from a seasoned financial adviser can be invaluable to anyone embarking on a new journey — whether that’s saving for retirement,...

You already know that working in trenches is inherently dangerous. You know this because we’ve all seen the reports on the news:...

There’s no definitive guide when it comes to designing hydronic piping systems. Every project has its own unique variables, from size to...

Entry 422356Formadrain Inc. is celebrating 25 years in 2019 being a pioneer of the revolutionary technology of steam-cured CIPP. Developing a no-dig...

If you’re still in the infancy of your plumbing career, you’ll soon realize that there are a few hand tools that can...

Spartan’s new manhole cover protects your people and your equipment. Personal protection The safety orange color clearly identifies the open manhole and reduces the...

Compared to rigid pipe, flexible PEX pipe has a lot of benefits in areas such as durability, reliability and cost-effectiveness. But when...