Repeat commercial business is common for Charlie Brennick, owner of Top Dog Sewer and Drain. In fact, it makes up the majority...
Entries Tagged Plumbing
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The Plumbing in Space: How Astronauts Manage Waste
When it comes to space travel, plumbing is one of the most overlooked — but essential — systems. Astronauts spend months in...
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The Plumbing of Ancient Civilizations
Plumbing isn’t just a modern convenience — ancient civilizations were surprisingly advanced when it came to water management.
The Romans are famous for...
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The Most Dangerous Plumbing Jobs Around the World
Plumbing isn’t always about clogged drains and leaky faucets. Around the globe, some plumbers take on extreme challenges that push the limits...
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Company Helps Employees Work Smarter, Not Harder, With Lift-Assist Tools for Heavy Equipment
As implied by the name of Tom Pecoraro Jr.’s company — Velocity Plumbing & Heating in Quincy, Massachusetts — the master plumber...
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Rebranding Effort Sparks Growth for Oregon Plumbing Company
Mario Morariu’s pathway to the trades began with him actually being encouraged not to go into the trades.
His parents, Romanian immigrants, pushed...
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The Coldest and Hottest Plumbing Jobs on Earth
Plumbing isn’t always a climate-controlled job. Some plumbers battle freezing temperatures, while others work under the blistering sun in desert heat. Extreme...
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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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Plumber Increases Service Work with New Jetter Trailer
Carlton Milam has only owned his trailer jetter for a few months but it’s already brought him new business.Milam purchased the jetter...
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Why Now is the Best Time to Become a Plumber: DIY Disaster Edition
Entry 141722If you’ve ever wondered whether now’s the right time to enter the plumbing field, @plumb.hero has a solid case for why it’s the...
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Jetting with Jonesie: Advantages of Trap Jetting Hose
In this segment of Get Jetting with Jonesie, Steve Jones discusses three types of small jetting hoses that use 1/8-inch nozzles, and...
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Learning the Ropes: An Apprentice’s Take on Plumbing
Entry 141731Starting out in the plumbing trade isn’t just about turning wrenches, it’s about mastering a whole new language. Reece Plumbing caught up with...
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Golden Retriever ‘Helps’ Plumber, Steals the Show
Entry 141734Sometimes, a plumbing job comes with unexpected challenges — and in this case, it wasn’t a tricky pipe or a leaky...
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Plumbers, Patching, and the Great Debate
Entry 141740When a plumber needs to cut a hole in the wall to access a pipe, who’s responsible for fixing it? That’s...
















