Editorial Are You Participating? The recession affects everyone, but you don’t have to be part of the doom and gloom. A positive attitude and positive action are more essential now than ever. May 01, 2009
Editorial Industry News - May 2009 Cloverleaf Tool Names Rawlings General Manager; RIDGID Introduces “Luck of the Draw” Video Contest; StoneAge Releases “About Us” Section May 01, 2009
Editorial Hydro-torque Cutter Can Rehabilitate Problem Pipes Pipes blocked by tuberculation, mineral deposits or concrete often are prime candidates for replacement. Paikert/Intruder hydro-torque cutters from NozzTeq® Inc. provide an alternative. May 01, 2009
Editorial Big Momentum It took just eight years for Wayne’s Drains to build up to 27 employees while serving residential and commercial accounts in the Greater Boston area May 01, 2009
Editorial Treasure Hunt A thorough push-camera inspection and careful excavation allow an Arizona contractor to retrieve a $70,000 diamond ring from a restaurant sewer lateral May 01, 2009
Editorial Getting the Picture Inspection jobs and push cameras are not all created equal. Here are eight essential points to consider when choosing a camera system. May 01, 2009
Editorial Slips, Trips and Falls These common events can cause severe injury. Their prevention should be a high priority. May 01, 2009
Editorial Defensive Measures Diversification, cost-cutting and investments in new, more efficient equipment are among measures contractors take to weather the recession and plan for growth May 01, 2009
Editorial The Right Jetter Contracting professionals share ideas on upsizing a water jetter and selecting the right equipment to suit the application May 01, 2009
Editorial The Audit Trail In most cases, an IRS income tax audit is nothing to fear. The keys are to keep calm and make sure you’re accompanied by a professional. May 01, 2009
Editorial Pipe Dreams Mike Williams of Just Drains LLC in Philadelphia, Pa., supports big plans with solid business practices and constant, aggressive promotion May 01, 2009
Editorial Time to Quit Talking on the Go? Efforts to limit cell phone use while driving are picking up steam. Here’s how some contractors balance mobile communication with the need to drive safely. May 01, 2009
Editorial The Contractor’s Wife It is often the bookkeeping spouse who has the best perspective on what ails a business, and often on what it takes to set things right April 01, 2009
Editorial Ready for Duty Optimism pervades the exhibit hall as Pumper & Cleaner Expo attendees discover the latest technologies for pipe and drain cleaning, repair and maintenance April 01, 2009
Editorial Being Green It’s not so hard to do these days. And there are many good reasons, for social good and personal benefit, to lighten the load on the environment. April 01, 2009
Editorial Perspective on Mechanical Root Cutting I read Peter Kenter’s article, Routing Roots (Tech Perspective, Cleaner, December 2008) with great interest, and I found that I agreed with many of the comments made by David Bradford of Shamrock Pipe Tools. April 01, 2009
Editorial Taking Inventory Milwaukee-area drain cleaner’s trucks are integrated with inventory software to keep field technicians organized and well stocked April 01, 2009
Editorial 46 Ways to Pay Taxes An understanding of individual state laws, good records and a big supply of antacid tablets can help you survive a sales tax audit April 01, 2009