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When I was a kid, the only person I could name who had a tattoo was Popeye the Sailor Man. Back then,...

A Massachusetts plumber died Sunday from burns sustained in a home explosion last week. Roger Charpentier Jr., 68, was installing a propane-fueled furnace...

Success depends on more than good equipment and up-to-date technology. It starts with the handling of the initial call and performance of...

Aluma tandem-axle, flatbed utility trailer The 7816 tandem-axle, flatbed utility trailer from Aluma features removable aluminum fenders, extended aluminum floor, two 5-foot aluminum...

Here’s an interesting safety tip courtesy of an unexpected source: actor Tom Hanks.Hanks was recently interviewed about his role in “Captain Phillips,”...

“Ellen, call me. My team wants to know why we are changing everything. Why we are moving to a new pricing plan....

An alert plumber is credited with saving a home in Overland Park, Kansas, from a potentially dangerous gas leak. Dan Riden, owner...

BoilersHarsco Industrial Patterson-Kelley P-K MACH ‘n Roll The efficient P-K MACH ‘n Roll gas-fired, condensing domestic hot water and heating system boiler from Harsco Industrial Patterson-Kelley produces...

The Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report from the Common Ground Alliance’s (CGA) confirmed the importance of making a free call to...

Hiring the right people is as important as having a solid business plan, buying the right equipment and treating customers right. You...

It’s not complicated. If you have employees, you are subject to OSHA regulations.“Often times you see people who think they are exempt....

Ron Smiley understands the power of good promotion. The owner of Allied Plumbing & Pumps in Chelan, Washington, has two buildings that...

At some point, you’ve probably received an email invite to join LinkedIn. People often respond by saying they don’t need yet another...

ToolsGeneral Pipe Cleaners AutoCut The AutoCut from General Pipe Cleaners slices copper tubing in tight spots — even with less than 1 inch of clearance from a...

Standard Edition fleet and asset tracking software from GPS Insight gives service businesses complete visibility into mobile operations to reduce costs and...

As a business consultant, I see lots of financial reports. Most of them have a few “slinky knots” in them … accounts...

You’re already coming to our site to learn about new products and techniques, and to gain insight and perspective on your trade....

Being a business owner is certainly rewarding, and Scott Haymer of Campbell Plumbing & Drain of Eastlake, Ohio, says that he very...

Using the foam injector from Water Cannon can be six times more effective than simply using wet chemicals. This tool can be used for a broad...