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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...

In preparation for the start of the Navajo Nation's first dedicated plumbing training program launching soon, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene...

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series about ergonomic tool design. Read the first part, “The Many Benefits of...

Kim Yeagley is running a successful residential plumbing company in the Gold Canyon, Arizona, area, carefully managing company growth and building a...

Do you have trucks or heavy equipment taking up valuable space in your shop? Do you own equipment that you no longer use,...

August is National Water Quality Month. As a plumber, this could be a prime opportunity to educate your customers and perhaps receive...

There are many reasons that you might get a visit from an OSHA inspector. Primarily, if there is an accident that results in...

The first question to ask a customer during your initial phone call should always be, “Do you have city sewer or are...

For more than a century, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 562 has served eastern Missouri by offering a hands-on training program for...

Plumbing contractors face tremendous pressure to retain existing customers and grow their business. Regardless of size, these field service businesses must establish...