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Pipeline inspection cameras do more for O’Connor Plumbing and Heating than just capture the condition of clogged drainlines. These multitaskers also help...

The National Safety Council sponsors National Safety Month every June. This year, the organization is helping people focus on everyday things that...

Successful contractors usually reach a tipping point where they must decide to either be content with what they’ve accomplished or keep growing....

Jet Plumbing, Heating & Drain Services is a family business that was founded in 1969. The company started primarily as a traditional...

Exact Pipe Tools Exact PipeCut The Exact PipeCut system from Exact Pipe Tools has six saw models designed to cut steel, plastic, copper, cast iron, stainless steel...

“Thanks so much! Great job! Send me your invoice and I’ll send you a check!”But when, exactly, will you get that check?...

The century-old wastewater lateral between the street and the motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of Peace in Oxford, Michigan, was well past...

Makita has released the new 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 3-Speed Impact Driver, model XDT09M. It is the most powerful and...

The Clean Check extendable backwater valve from RectorSeal provides above-ground accessibility, eliminating the need for a service manhole or vault. Designed to...

A short scene in a recent episode of a hit TV cop show had little to do with the plot, but did...

Relining small pipelines can be an efficient solution for the rehabilitation of plumbing systems. However, opening the lateral connections on those pipelines...

BrassCraft Zip-It The Zip-It tool from BrassCraft is a fast and easy way to clear clogged and slow-running drains. This durable plastic tool is suitable for use...

Establishing individual goals and objectives for your plumbing staff can be stressful, especially if this is a new concept for your company....

Q. I'm planning to expand my business from remodeling to doing a little drain cleaning work to increase my income through the...

In order to remain competitive, plumbing contractors typically operate and maintain a wide array of equipment that is subjected to daily use...

Jim Walker’s family-owned plumbing business had been around nearly 40 years when the recession hit and his staff was reduced from 50...

A Massachusetts homeowner spent thousands on a new porch and landscaping, only to have a 3-foot-tall vent pipe next to the porch...

Properly abandoning the soil treatment area is vital to the success of a complete onsite system replacement.Often when an onsite system is...

The pipe wrench head adapter from Lowell Corporation can be attached to a 1/2-inch drive ratchet, breaker bar or torque wrench. Originally...