Barney Allen Jr. admits he is something of a technology wonk. The business he started 38 years ago began primarily as an...
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Sluggish Pipeline Inspections Are a Thing of the Past
When Rick Marucci invests in equipment for Lake County Sewer Co. Inc., the trenchless sewer rehabilitation firm he founded in 1980, he...
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Screen Cover Shields and Protects Inspection Monitor
Flip it up and the aluminum screen cover acts as a sun shield; flip it down and it serves as a heavy-duty...
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11 Beefed-Up Water Jetters Every Plumber Needs
For those blockages that are just too tough to clear with a cable drain cleaning machine, the next best tool is a...
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Pennsylvania Plumber Relies on 3 Key Tools
Through trial and error, plumbers find a few go-to tools that help them work faster and smarter. Matt Mertz, the owner of...
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Think Big: Full-Blown Franchise Has Phones Ringing Off the Hook
In 2003, Robert Christman purchased the Roto-Rooter franchise in Bloomington, Ind. In the first two years he went from an IBM electric...
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Trenchless Tricks: Pipeline Repair Troubleshooting
Trenchless rehabilitation techniques have become a generally accepted solution for most mainline sewer and storm system pipeline repairs, which means it’s even...
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Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2014
The new year is right around the corner, so we’re revisiting the 10 most popular articles of 2014. Enjoy this look back...
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How Can Fiberglass-Reinforced Lining Help Your Plumbing Business?
New-and-improved materials and technologies are part of the reason the drain cleaning and plumbing industry is so exciting. These advancements provide countless...
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3 Myths About Plumbing
You’ve been in the drain cleaning and plumbing business for decades, so your knowledge of waterjetting and pipeline inspection equipment and business-building...
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3 Easy Ways to Transform Your Plumbing Business
If your plumbing business has become stagnant, consider diversifying. Additional services can be the key to your company’s growth.Consider septic tank pumping...
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3 Tools Every Plumbing Service Van Needs
Service vans come in a variety of shapes and sizes. But whether it’s a cab-over design or a standard van, the key...
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True Story: Every Day is Exciting When You're a Plumber!
Drain and pipeline cleaners and plumbers all have a story to tell, whether it’s about that peculiar object you found lodged in...
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Free Publicity: 10 Secrets to Building Your Customer List
Business is coming back slowly, but it’s still a challenge. And that may be “The New Normal” for some time to come.More...


















