One might say that plumbing is in Richard Trethewey’s family DNA. His great-grandfather, Harry, founded Trethewey Brothers Inc. in Boston in 1902 alongside brother Arthur. And plumbing has remained the family profession since.In 1979, the Tretheweys took their plumbing expertise to a new arena as they became the plumbing and HVAC experts on a new home renovation show, This Old House. Richard’s father, Ron, was the on-camera talent for the PBS show’s first season before handing off the duties to Richard, who has now been in that position for nearly four decades.“I’m the luckiest guy in the industry and thrilled
Home Renovation Show’s Longtime Plumbing Expert Reflects on Industry Changes
'This Old House' has been educating plumbing contractors and homeowners for decades, and Richard Trethewey has been along for the entire ride
May 10, 2017
| by Irwin Rapoport |
