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Kids do the darndest things – like stuff pea gravel into new underground conduit for residential outside lighting.That’s what Bob Shumway –...

The AquaSAFE multipurpose residential PEX fire sprinkler system from Uponor is approved for use in exposed applications in accordance with the National...

Professional football players are tough. But more teams are outfitting their training camps with kiddie pools — a simple way to help...

On the face of it, The Waterworks is one of central Ohio’s largest commercial and residential plumbing and drain cleaning companies. But...

What started as a way for Rob Sweeney to send texts and emails to his technology-challenged mother has grown into a way...

Q: What’s the best tool to use to clear clogs in toilets that clog constantly when a plunger won’t work?A: The best tool for...

You might call Tom McLaughlin a “longtimer” in the waste management industry. His involvement dates back 40 years, when the Jacksonville, Florida,...

Compact track loaders (CTL) and skid-steer loaders (SSL) have become essential earthmoving tools for onsite installation and plumbing professionals. Making an intelligent...

Every time you dig a trench, you are putting workers at risk. As the trench gets deeper, the risks get higher and...

Williams Brothers Plumbing is perfectly positioned to capitalize on its expertise. In Southern California – where the business is located – roots...

Perhaps my favorite (and most productive) consulting activity is to go on a ride-along. I hop in the truck, or work alongside...

Asahi/America PREP The socket welding PREP (peel, remove, edge and plane) tool from Asahi/America helps remove oxidation on thermoplastic pipe and fittings before welding. It offers three-in-one...

Ditch Witch frame-mounted hydroexcavator The FXT60 hydroexcavator from Ditch Witch is available on a Class 6 or 7 single-axle or Class 8 tandem-axle...

In sports, successful teams benefit from developing a deep bench — a core group of well-qualified backups who can keep a squad...

The AdvanTEXT cellular flood and sump pump monitoring system from Blue Angel Pumps notifies up to three people via text message of...

Have you ever been caught off guard with a tough question from a customer? Perhaps you stumbled through and muttered something incoherent....

Master plumber Tom O’Connor has seen some tough jobs during his more than five decades in the trade. But he consistently faces...

Quality faucets and fixtures are the face and the final touches on your kitchen and bathroom jobs. No one else will see...

Leslie is the owner of a plumbing company, a business she inherited from her father. Back in the day, her father managed...