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Carbon monoxide safety

Ray Wohlfarth: Carbon monoxide safety

CO is the leading cause of poisoning in the U.S.
ray wohlfarth
Ray Wohlfarth
October 10, 2022
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The students in the dormitory started complaining of headaches and nausea. When the number of students with the same symptoms kept rising, the administration knew something was wrong. The maintenance department dispatched a service technician to investigate.


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water purification/filtration

Matt Michel: 13 signs of water treatment opportunities

Consumer interest in water purification and water softeners has soared post-COVID-19.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
October 7, 2022
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Most plumbers are missing a golden opportunity for add-ons with point-of-use or whole-house water purification systems and/or water softeners. Consumer awareness of the benefit of water purification has been raised by the pandemic and well-publicized municipal failures. Many, if not most consumers are highly sensitive to contamination today, whether air- or water-borne.


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money, finance

Dave Yates column: Who pays for this?

Government handouts send the wrong message to student loan borrowers.
Dave Yates
October 6, 2022
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Like all of you, we never took on debt when borrowing money without first projecting the financial burden those obligations presented, and we certainly did not borrow beyond our ability to pay back the loan(s).


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Fun is what brings new team members and customers

Kenny Chapman: 5 ways to make your business more fun and profitable

Fun is what brings new team members and customers, and gets referrals from both.
Kenny Chapman
Kenny Chapman
October 5, 2022
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Many people run a business because they love to create and share with others. Others are driven to earn money. Some are driven by respect from others and ego. But sometimes, all it takes to run a fun and profitable business that people enjoy is to change the way you think about it.


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piping

Dan Holohan: Pipe stories

The story behind nominal pipe sizes.
Dan Holohan
Dan Holohan
October 4, 2022
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I called the plumber because there’s an immediacy to plumbing; and I’m old enough to know that it’s best for me not to touch pipes. To each his own trade.


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panel radiator

John Siegenthaler: How 'radiant' are your radiators?

Panel radiators allow a wide range of design flexibility.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 3, 2022
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I’ve written it before and I’ll write it again — panel radiators are one of my favorite hydronic heat emitters. I base this sentiment on several benefits. Here are a few to consider…


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service and trade industries

Mark Swepston and Monica Yanscik: Tips to retain today's workforce

3 lessons learned to increase contracting businesses’ retention rates.
Mark Swepston Monica Yanscik
September 9, 2022
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The great resignation has exposed just how vulnerable service and trade industries can be when there’s a shortage of skilled workers. As competitors promise new opportunities to try and tempt your company’s best and most seasoned employees, retention is crucial.


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Contractors

Michael Copp: Contractors must change their narratives to instill a sense of hope, mutual trust and loyalty

You are dealers in hope!
Michael Copp
September 8, 2022
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You are a dealer in hope when you give your customer a sense of optimism by anticipating their fear, tackling their needs while offering great value and meeting their concerns on their terms.


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maximize your revenue

Matt Michel: Nine ways to maximize your revenue

How much money are you leaving on the table?
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
September 7, 2022
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The most expensive part of plumbing service is getting the phone to ring and the truck to the job. Once there, every additional dollar past breakeven helps cover the monthly overhead nut. Once this is covered, it falls straight to the bottom line. So, how can you maximize revenue? Here are nine ways to boost your average tickets.


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Top 20 Under 40 Next Gen All-Stars

Nicole Krawcke: Industry focuses on training the next generation of plumbers

Plumbing & Mechanical names inaugural class of Top 20 Under 40 Next Gen All-Stars.
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
September 6, 2022
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According to a Gallup study, only one in three workers in the U.S. strongly agree that they received recognition or praise for doing good work in the past seven days. At any given company, it's not uncommon for employees to feel that their best efforts are routinely ignored.


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