Residential Plumbing Articles

Known for its flexibility, durability, installation efficiencies and cost-effectiveness, PEX tubing is now installed in more new-construction homes in the United States...

One might say that plumbing is in Richard Trethewey’s family DNA. His great-grandfather, Harry, founded Trethewey Brothers Inc. in Boston in 1902...

A typical drain service call for Parsons Plumbing, Heating & Cooling doesn’t last more than an hour. So when owner Doyle Parsons...

Many homeowners are concerned about the quality of water coming into their homes. They hear horror stories like what happened in Flint,...

No doubt your customers have heard of hard water. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they understand it and what to do about...

Nearly every plumber has handled residential work, whether remodeling, new construction or emergency repairs.I recently rode with a plumber for a story...

More fire sprinkler systems are being installed in one- and two-family homes and townhouses, so it’s important to understand their requirements. It’s...

The safety of the water coming out of our taps has been in the news a lot lately. As with anything that...

Like most plumbers, I usually have a big say when choosing the tub/shower mixing valves for new bathroom or bathroom remodeling projects....

Ronny and Harley Perry founded Perry Plumbing Heating & Air of San Diego, California, in 1977, but when the military contracts started...

Over the past few years, the term “hybrid” has worked its way into our everyday conversation. In the most literal sense, hybrid...

Leaves have been falling, the air is cool and crisp, and we recently “fell back” on that extra hour of sleep. But now...

One thing I've recently noticed after all my years in the plumbing business is the wide variety of fixtures now available. Not...

Property managers and real estate investors can mean steady, reliable work for plumbers. If you are willing to provide terms, these groups...