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When calling a customer who has a main drain backup, you should avoid asking them how they are doing, even though this...

Welcome to the first of many installments focused on helping you get the most out of the 2023, WWETT Show. COLE Publishing is...

When I needed someone to head the new crew, I immediately thought of you, Tom. You learn quickly, you work hard, and you’re...

Jerome Stephens tackled a big challenge nearly 20 years ago when he steered his company, called at the time A&A Plumbing in...

Pat Grogan has two partners that contribute significantly to the success of his plumbing business: the Nexstar Network and Service Titan, a...

You’ve heard the old saying “time is money.” Certainly, business owners strive to use their time wisely and productively, serving clients, developing...

Herb Kohler, executive chairman of Kohler Co., died on Sept. 3 at age 83. His bold ideas and hands-on leadership transformed the plumbing...

BoomNation, which connects tradespeople with employers who are looking for a better way to engage with and hire qualified skilled workers and...

It’s been a year of disruption for many plumbing companies, with broken supply chains, a historically tight labor market, and fuel prices...

In a previous series of blog posts with the title ‘How Not to Break Your Stuff’ (read them here: Part 1 and Part 2), General...

Q. We’ve seen the ads for video pipeline inspection cameras, but I don’t see how I can justify the cost. Why should...

Those of us who have been in the marketing industry for years throw around abstract terms like “target audience,” “market data,” “leads,”...

RIDGID recently hosted its fifth annual RIDGID Experience trip, a VIP event that invites select members of the skilled trades to gather...

New watts.com content spotlights trainingThe training section of watts.com has been updated with all new content and features. It provides an overview...

Watco Innovator testable shower drainWatco’s Innovator shower drain is a receptor-type drain for pre-formed shower bases. It features the Innovator orange test...

In service to its longstanding commitment to promoting the trades and the highly skilled professionals who work in them, the International Association...

As a small-business owner, getting sued is pretty much the last thing you want. Nevertheless, it’s a reality that you should be...

Opiew, Ochain, Okey, Cham, Awillie and Mary lost their father Chol on Nov. 24, 2021 when he was murdered in Ethiopia while visiting...

The power of investing in equipment is amply on display at AccuJet. The Perry, Iowa-based company, which focuses on cleaning, inspecting and rehabilitating...