IAPMO has released Peak Water Demand Study: Full Study, a comprehensive analysis redefining water supply system sizing for residential and multi-family buildings.
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Living Without Indoor Plumbing – A Plumber’s Perspective
Off-grid living sounds romantic, but for plumbers, the reality is clear — indoor plumbing is a luxury many don’t fully appreciate. Those...
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Plumbing Time Capsules: Hidden Pieces of the Past
If you’ve ever torn into an old wall or pulled out a decades-old fixture, you know — plumbing work can feel like...
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How to Handle Wall Penetrations
The northeast United States is old. Crazy old. So if you’re looking for advice on how to drill a hole through a...
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Plumbers, Protect Your Most Important Tool—Your Body
Plumbing is physically demanding, and if you don’t take care of your body, the job can take a serious toll over time....
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Why Now is the Best Time to Become a Plumber: DIY Disaster Edition
Entry 423054If you’ve ever wondered whether now’s the right time to enter the plumbing field, @plumb.hero has a solid case for why...
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Slow Drain? No Problem — The FlexShaft Prevails
Entry 423057The Plumbers Plunger is back at it on TikTok, this time tackling a slow-draining shower drain. Armed with a RIDGID FlexShaft,...
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Smart Fix Saves Customer Thousands on Drain Repair
Entry 423060When a customer was quoted over $6,000 to dig up and replace a drain line, Cheddar’s Plumbing Co. stepped in for...
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Plumbers, Patching, and the Great Debate
Entry 423072When a plumber needs to cut a hole in the wall to access a pipe, who’s responsible for fixing it? That’s...
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Small Spaces, Big Plumbing Problems: Tiny Home Plumbing Challenges
Tiny homes may be small, but their plumbing challenges can be huge. Unlike traditional homes, where space isn’t a major concern, tiny...
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Case Studies: Residential Plumbing
Plumber prefers water heater with focus on efficiency and sustainabilityProblem: As demands for energy efficiency and sustainability increase, most contractors and manufacturers...
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Fixing the Funk: Upgrading Drains for Cleaner Days
In the life of a plumber, what starts as a simple job can quickly reveal hidden challenges. Just ask @nick_plumbs_va! In this clip, he...
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The Average Plumber in the U.S. Earns Over $55,000 a Year
While college grads start their careers with student loans, plumbers can earn a great income right out of the gate.
Here’s why plumbing...
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Why Plumbers Save Lives: The Unsung Heroes of Health and Safety
Plumbers aren’t just fixing leaks and unclogging drains — they’re playing a vital role in public health and safety every single day....













