Articles in the December 2007 issue:
Money Machines
Shop on Wheels  By Ken Wysocky (page 70) A Pennsylvania contractor’s custom-built service truck provides extreme versatility in the field and directly contributes to profits.
Profile
Four Generations By Rosalie E. Leposky (page 36) High-quality, trustworthy service keeps Flader Plumbing & Heating on the grow in the historic city of Evanston, Ill.
Tech Perspective
Rooting Out Trouble By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. (page 74) Environmentally friendly chemicals offer less stressful option.
Tough Job
Trouble in Paradise By Scottie Dayton (page 64) A deep-sea vehicle helps a contractor stop effluent leaking from a treatment plant’s outfall into the Caribbean Sea.
Cover Story
Rooting Out Intruders By Marian Bond (page 54) A variety of water-powered cutting tools help Pipe Inspection Services keep sewer lines clear for a growing list of municipal customers.
Better Business
When Employees Are Caregivers By Fred S. Steingold (page 26) Be careful when making hiring or promotion decisions affecting employees whose responsibilities include caring for children or aging parents.
Brainstorms
Virtual Vision By Ed Wodalski (page 62) John Maxwell of Trenchless Technology of Tennessee has taken video inspection to the next level.
Expo Preview
Without Prejudice By Ted J. Rulseh (page 28) The chart-topping band Big & Rich brings a unique brand of country music to the Saturday Evening Jam at the 2008 Expo.
From the Editor
Show Us Your Logo By Ted J. Rulseh (page 10) Image is everything. Let’s wrap up the year with a quest to locate some of the best logos (and taglines) in the drain and pipe cleaning industry.
Industry News
News From Around the Industry (page 80) Read the latest from Insituform Technologies Inc., USB, Sewer Equipment Corp., Lee Supply Company Inc., JM Eagle, and Gamajet.
Money Manager
To Quote Or Not? By Erik Gunn (page 20) There are pros and cons to giving prices over the phone. Some contractors never do it. Others do it selectively and with appropriate explanations.
Overheard Online
Who’s At Fault? (page 44) Contractors discuss responsibility and liability for a drain cleaning job that went wrong when a cable became stuck in the pipe.
Product Spotlight
A Camera System Built for Easy Repair By Ken Wysocky (page 88) The EasyCam color inspection camera is designed for easy repair in the field.
Reader Pipelines
Unwanted Guests By Mary Shafer (page 78) Contractors describe their preferred methods for dealing with the persistent problem of root intrusion in sewer lines.
Safety First
Don’t Drive Drowsy By Ted J. Rulseh (page 16) Trying to drive when half asleep can be as dangerous as driving under the influence.
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