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Creator of Unique Toilet Seat Art Collection Dies At 98
A retired master plumber in Texas who developed a following for his massive collection of toilet seat art has died.Entry 422244For nearly...
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Camera Inspections Critical to Companies Gaining Customer Confidence
When Chris Carlin added video inspection to his company’s lineup in 1996, it was an add-on service that cost extra for drain...
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Is Flat-Rate Pricing the Silver Bullet You’re Looking For?
Since publishing this article on flat-rate pricing, I’ve regularly received emails asking for recommendations and advice.
Hidden in these emails is the same plea: “Help,...
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Philanthropic Plumbing Project Returns to Navajo Reservation
While working on plumbing projects in Arizona last month, Randy Lorge encountered conditions as bad as anything he’s ever seen — that...
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Through the Camera Lens: A Gallery of Plumbers At Work
With the company profile Plumber magazine features each month, we capture the work that contractors do through both words and pictures.
When photographers accompany contractors...
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Equipment Proves to Be Vital For Water Heater Installer’s Safety and Efficiency
Lugging large water heaters up and down stairs used to be a strenuous job that put technicians at George Morlan Plumbing Supply...
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Strengthen the Weakest Link on Your Team
Anyone who’s in the workplace long enough eventually runs into a slacker. You know the type — that one colleague who is...
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9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Own Plumbing Shop
What do you need to start a business? Three simple things: know your product better than anyone, know your customer, and have...
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Finding the Right Skill Level Blend For Your Plumbing Team
An excellent service plumber needs to meet a long list of requirements: Clean driving record, no criminal background, ability to pass a...
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5 Reasons Why a Financial Adviser is Key to Business Success
Guidance from a seasoned financial adviser can be invaluable to anyone embarking on a new journey — whether that’s saving for retirement,...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Hydronic Piping Design
There’s no definitive guide when it comes to designing hydronic piping systems. Every project has its own unique variables, from size to...
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Make Your Family Business Stand the Test of Time
You may be familiar with the statistic that 70% of family businesses — such as many businesses in this industry — don’t...
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Careful Budgeting of Both Time and Money Generates Marketing Success
Deciding where and how to promote your plumbing business can be overwhelming. There are thousands of marketing opportunities, and no one has...
















