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Kline’s Services Sale a Perfect Fit
Kline’s Services, the Pennsylvania wastewater management company, was sold to Wind River Environmental in a sale that was finalized last week.According to...
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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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5 Toughest Pipe Bursting Jobs
You shimmy into cramped trench boxes and maneuver heavy equipment into tight quarters, all in the name of pipe bursting. The no-dig...
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Are You Ready for Your First Waterblasting Job?
After 30 years in the business, Gary Toothe’s job is to train people in the correct way to use water under pressure...
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6 Ways to Fix Your Lousy Marketing Plan
Some companies spend years developing their business — investing in equipment, systems, and people — and then expect the world to naturally...
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Are You Geared Up for a Busy Plumbing Year?
Many signs point to a brighter outlook for the U.S. economy this year. The unemployment rate continues to drop. A look back...
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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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Pennsylvania Plumber Pumps Up Profits
When master plumber Matt Mertz was hustling to establish himself as a one-man shop about a decade ago, he was pretty excited...
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Root Cutting Secrets for Master Plumbers
Root cutting jobs are tricky, and savvy contractors need a variety of cutting tools to tackle the toughest jobs.“Anybody who says they’re...
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Don't Hire Plumbers. Grow Your Own.
One of the biggest challenges faced by plumbing and drain cleaning contractors such as The Waterworks in Columbus, Ohio, is a lack...
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Drain Cleaners Build a Full-Service Firm
Since opening the doors of his drain cleaning business in 2000, Justin Moe has experienced double-digit growth, despite the worst recession in...
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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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3 Foolproof Ways to Hire the Best Secretary
Finding reliable office workers can be daunting and time consuming. Slim pickings of qualified employees in the labor pool make it even...

















