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Articles Tagged with ''time saving''

TOOL TIPS

Pressure-testing PEX plumbing, ergonomic pipe wrenches, repairing nut driver magnet

Tool Tips: November 2014
November 26, 2014
When pressure-testing a Manabloc and PEX system with air, after rough-in, I shut off all valves on the Manabloc, leaving pressure in each individual line.
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Focus on items that will produce best results in your business

Time management is a myth.
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Kenny Chapman
June 26, 2014

Learn to focus on the things that will produce the best results.


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Ask Al: Advice on time management, recruiting, marketing plans and communication

Columnist Al Levi answers your questions about business management.
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Al Levi
February 20, 2014

I’ve been asked questions during my seminars, teleseminars, webinars, free 30-minute consultations and one-on-one client consultations. I wanted to share some of these with you in the hope that my answers will help you and your business be more productive and generate more revenue to reap the rewards of success.


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Tool Tips - December 2012

December 1, 2012
Sealing tub overflow gaskets
Searching for the Buffalo box
Cleaning small copper fittings
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Tool Tips - November 2012

November 1, 2012
Shower screw extensions
Adhesive removal from skin
No-mess caulk
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Tool Tips - October 2012

October 1, 2012
Navigation by chain
Garbage disposal
Drainage nipple
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Tool Tips - September 2012

September 1, 2012
Portable solar power
Unclogging drinking fountain drains
Uses of pot holders
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Tool Tips - August 2012

August 1, 2012
Clear grease
Freeze-away stud remover
Sticking gate valve help
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Tool Tips - July 2012

July 1, 2012
Tool kit tip
Keeping copper stubouts clean
Cast-iron warmup
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Tool Tips - June 2012

June 1, 2012
PEX snake adapter
Fluorescent light
Refrigeration gauge protection
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