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Articles Tagged with ''contractors''

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.


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

Working like a gentleman.
Nadia Askar
Nadia Askar
October 24, 2014

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


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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.


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

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


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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


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Truck of the Month: Vito Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Washington, D.C.

Vito Plumbing celebrates 80 years in business.
Nadia Askar
Nadia Askar
July 29, 2014

James Vito Inc. was founded in Washington, D.C., in 1934.


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9 tips on getting customers to help write your web content

Improve your website’s search results.
Adams Hudson
July 29, 2014

Creating fresh, interesting content for your website can seem like a never-ending task.


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Truck of the Month: Dutton Plumbing, Simi Valley, Calif.

Fun and memorable
Nadia Askar
Nadia Askar
June 26, 2014
Plumbing can be fun and memorable.
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Contractors can win cash for Rinnai hybrid water heaters

Rinnai America Corp. offers a new program for contractors, dealers and installers
May 21, 2014

Rinnai America Corp. offers a new program for contractors, dealers and installers — $200 in cash for every traditional tank-style water heater they replace with the Rinnai RH180 hybrid tank-tankless water heater.


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Technicians are your brand

Effective communication is the backbone of great customer service.
Kenny Chapman headshot with a white round border frame, 200x200
Kenny Chapman
March 17, 2014

Every contractor understands the importance of having a strong, easily recognizable brand. Companies that develop exceptional brands outperform companies with a mediocre brand every day, regardless of their field.


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