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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.

Dog-gone it

The 500-pound dog in the room.

Al Levi

November 17, 2014

The 500-pound dog in the room is the question about whether or not to allow dogs at work.

Dexter + Chaney employee access and workflow software

October 27, 2014

Dexter + Chaney’s Spectrum Employee Kiosk and Subcontract Kiosk allow authorized employees and subcontractors of companies that use Spectrum secure access to the system without the need for additional user licenses.

Basement cleanout, PVC spacers, pipe storage

Tool Tips—August 2014

October 25, 2014

When opening an overhead cleanout in the basement, tie a heavy-duty plastic trashbag around the cleanout, leaving room to get your hand in to remove the cleanout plug that you previously loosened. Cut a small corner of the trashbag bottom and put a 5-gal. bucket under the hole.

Truck of the Month: Ranshaw Plumbing & Heating, Whitestone, N.Y.

Working like a gentleman.

Nadia Askar

October 24, 2014

Orderly trucks, professional appearance are key to Ranshaw Plumbing & Heating’s success

Compression gasket install, cutting oil with dawn, try a compact

Tool Tips—July 2014

October 17, 2014

When installing a no-caulk shower drain, I found the best way to install the compression gasket is to use a 2-in. PVC coupling and a rubber mallet.

Truck of the Month: Boston Standard, Dorchester, Mass.

Boston Standard's trucks are clean-cut and eye-catching.

Nadia Askar

October 15, 2014

Boston Standard is now a 24/7 company that focuses on service, repair and installation for residential and commercial companies, and does occasional remodeling jobs.

Service Nation Alliance names plumbing, heating contractors of the year

Service Nation Alliance recently announced that Dutton Plumbing is the recipient of its 2013 North American Plumbing Contractor of the Year award.

July 30, 2014

Dutton Plumbing, led by Eric Dutton, and Jerry Kelly Heating and Air Conditioning, led by Steve Miles, were selected for their commitment to innovative products and services