Editorial Articles

Robert Kalbach III has a name for the handful of jobs he passes on every year because of safety issues or risk: “That...

I've never appreciated the sentiment behind “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” For one thing, there’s...

Removing gravel ballast from flat roofs in preparation for new roof installations can be a laborious, time-consuming task. But crews at Minnesota-based...

For many contractors in North America, working in the cold is a way of life. It’s not fun, but it’s something that...

The importance of practicing safety when working on sewer projects can never be emphasized enough. You’re professionals. You work in and around manholes...

A drain cleaning business’ website is everything from a 24/7 customer support center to a sales and marketing tool. Websites make a...

There are several essentials in your drain cleaning business — skilled workers, appropriate licenses, a sharp office staff. And then there’s your...

During the early years of hydroexcavation in the oil and gas industry, the trucks were built for their surroundings. They were bulky...

Sewer cleaning has a number of unique atmospheric hazards, thanks to the lack of natural air movement and an abundance of toxic...

One of the great things about being a small-business owner or manager is that you can assign various tasks to other people...

As the year winds down, once again it’s time to put your books in order for the tax season. And with the sweeping...

Drain cleaning machine conquers tough root mass Problem / A homeowner from Manistee, Michigan, called about a sewer line backup that resulted in...

The consensus when choosing a hydrovac truck is typically “bigger is better.” Large tanks allow for a truck to sit at a...

It’s rare that a small business survives past two generations of ownership. In fact, an estimated 90 percent of third-generation, family-owned businesses are...

Many drain cleaners strive to become full-service outfits that can satisfy customers’ every demand. Not Brian Smith.Instead, the owner of X Rooter...

I like to think I’m a practical decision-maker. I can point to dozens of things I’ve made calculated, thoughtful decisions on, from...

When Chris Larson first saw a ProKASRO Electro robotic cutter at work in 2014 while on a business trip to Germany, he...