Entries Tagged Plumbing

As implied by the name of Tom Pecoraro Jr.’s company — Velocity Plumbing & Heating in Quincy, Massachusetts — the master plumber...

At first glance, plumbing and bowling leagues might seem like an odd pair to compare. One conjures images of wrenches, pipes and...

Time is critical to Steven May, owner of Steve’s Plumbing Service in Petoskey, Michigan.“In both our commercial and residential work, speed is...

We all use the term “DFU” (drainage fixture unit) when referring to a load value assigned to a particular piece of pipe,...

Twists and turns. That is what sums up the long history of A. O. Smith and how the manufacturing company went from...

The plumbing industry is no stranger to change. From the early days of lead pipes and hand  pumps to today’s smart home...

In 2021, longtime plumber Colin Luttrell was just about to move with his family from New York to North Carolina, where he...

To run a more efficient and profitable business, second-generation plumber Rich Stob — the owner of G. R. Stob Plumbing in suburban...

As plumbers, we are required to protect water infrastructure and the end-users who rely on it. Cross connections pose a threat to...

In the ever-evolving landscape of plumbing, the need for adaptation and diversification has never been more apparent. As professionals dedicated to safeguarding...

Daniel Gallagher is a tradesman’s tradesman. The Philadelphia business owner is a master plumber, specifically, but his respect for skilled tradespeople knows...

Marco Acosta says his Handy Plumbing Man business is “growing very rapidly.” Just how fast is that? “The first year we did $300,000...

I am convinced that not a single homeowner in the history of world plumbing has ever paid attention to the plumber or...

It’s not unusual for plumbers to be very proficient at plying their trade, while at the same time spending years learning how...