U.S. demand for plumbing fixtures and fittings is forecast to rise 6.3 percent per year to $12.3 billion in 2019, spurred by...
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Want to Make More Money in 2016?
Want insider knowledge on making more money? Want to attract more customers in 2016?Take charge of your plumbing or drain cleaning business...
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Like My Father Before Me, I’m a Working (Wo)man
I’ll never forget the first time I experienced overt sexism in the plumbing industry: “Husband or father?” was his first – and...
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Smart Plumbers are Catching the New Wave of Plumbing Fixtures
We live in a “plugged-in” society, and technology is changing the way we do business. Plumbing companies now respond directly to email...
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And the Winner Is …
Frankie Balderama and his pink, 1997 Chevrolet Astro van took top honors in the 2015 Plumbers Alert Truck of the Year contest.Beginning...
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Plumber Product Spotlight: Creative Cleanout Covers Offer Alternative to Traditional Chrome
Custom clean-out covers from Creative Cleanout Covers are designed for homeowners and businesses looking to add a decorative touch to the traditional...
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The Magazine You Requested
We officially launched Plumber as an online-only publication in January 2015. After receiving a lot of positive feedback and continually being asked...
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Cool Plumber Trucks: Tim Rowe
Tim Rowe, owner of Rowe Plumbing and Drain in Vancouver, Washington, drives this good-looking 1997 Ford E350. A full-service company, Rowe specializes...
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Largest WWETT Show in History Awaits Plumbers in 2016
Plumbers and drain cleaners attending the 2016 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show in Indianapolis could see the largest display...
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Business Lessons from a Hibachi Chef
Earlier this year, my wife and I traveled to visit another plumbing company that had asked for our help getting their business...
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From Loss of Fees to Loss of Life: The Top Plumber Stories of 2015
Here’s a look back at 2015:10. Free or Fee: Do You Charge for Video Inspections?It might seem bad business to give away...
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Cool Plumber Trucks: Edward Engquist
Edward Enquist is the supervisor for Swift Plumbers in Port Charlotte, Florida.“I carry a 40-gallon water tank inside with all my tools,...
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Plumbing Industry News: Monthlong Kohler Strike Ends
The monthlong strike by Kohler Company workers in Wisconsin ended Wednesday evening when union workers ratified the company’s latest contract proposal. The...
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How Did Plumber’s Truck End Up in Hands of Terrorists?
The next time you sell or trade your plumbing truck, you might make sure your company name and phone number are removed...



















