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“MyTana equipment is factory-direct and American made.” We write it on our catalogs, our website, our marketing. And while “Made in America”...

Like almost all plumbing companies, our origin story is humble. That's how plumbers start businesses. One truck, home-based, the whole nine yards. We...

A lot has changed in the plumbing trade over the years. A great place to see that evolution is located just outside...

Trust is an invaluable commodity for any business owner. You likely won’t have any customers if people don’t trust you to follow...

In the first article of this four-part series, I covered common questions about why backflow prevention devices are necessary. Here I’ll cover...

For the biggest, meanest drain cleaning jobs in Columbus, Ohio, locals trust Ron Zimmerman, owner of R&B Sewer & Drain. R&B subcontracts drain...

When Mark Treglia started up his plumbing firm in 2014 in Nevada’s Reno-Sparks metro area, about $17,000 of his initial investment went...

In this extended series regarding backflow prevention devices, basic information will be given for those who are new to the backflow industry....

Thirty states have legalized medical marijuana and nine of those have also legalized it for recreational use. This has caused confusion for...

"The worst customer service experience ever! The plumber arrived an hour late for the appointment and was surly. Stay away!!!” “If you are...

Over the course of eight years running her own business and aided by advice from colleagues, Linda Hudek has developed an array...

The road map for selling a small business can be tricky to follow. And reaching your next destination — whether it’s a...

Water jetters can open up lucrative new markets and dramatically improve profitability for savvy, expansion-minded plumbers. But if used incorrectly, these expensive...

With the versatility to handle 1 1/4- to 4-inch drainlines, General Pipe Cleaners' Root 66 is three machines in one. Designed to clear...

Cheap alternative material is a detriment to our industry. It has wreaked havoc among manufacturers. It has undercut the profits of wholesalers....

Keeney Mfg. releases mobile catalog appKeeney Mfg. announced its new mobile catalog app, which offers up-to-date product information providing users with the...

The Model E gas-powered Rodrunner drain cleaner from General Pipe Cleaners blends power and maneuverability for rapid removal of clogs in large...

HammerHead Trenchless LT-20PRO CIPP trailerThe HammerHead Trenchless LT-20PRO is a purpose-built trailer for CIPP applications and features a modular design with all...

For plumbers, especially those in bigger markets, there’s no shortage of competition. Sometimes customers have literally thousands of plumbing companies to choose...