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Working in the trades is all about perception

Kelly Faloon
May 15, 2015
Marketing the trades as a career opportunity.


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Water quality issues

Not only can an excess amount of these chemicals affect people’s health and well-being, they can severely damage plumbing fixtures and water-using appliances.
Kelly Faloon
April 27, 2015
Add water treatment to your list of services.


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Celebrating green plumbing

But by green plumbing, I mean water conservation.
Kelly Faloon
March 31, 2015
Water conservation takes center stage in March.
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Housing looks good for 2015

Single-family housing construction will see a boost this year.
Kelly Faloon
February 24, 2015
Residential remodeling sees modest growth.
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The customer experience: Honesty and extra effort go a long way

Training your staff to provide excellent customer service consistently will boost your reputation.
Kelly Faloon
January 29, 2015
Everyone has bad customer experiences.
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Getting rid of the 'Bah Humbug' attitude

Kelly Faloon
December 9, 2014
I admit it. At the beginning of December, I’m more like Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” than I am Buddy from “Elf.”
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Get ready for new water heater regs

Kelly Faloon
November 26, 2014
Be proactive. Get educated and trained.
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Learning is a continuous process for you, too

We never stop learning.
Kelly Faloon
November 1, 2014
Back to school.


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Vacationing sans cell phone or laptop

The joy of unplugging
Kelly Faloon
August 15, 2014

For some, it’s too easy to let a job overtake what’s outside the job — family, friends, hobbies or vacations. And it’s not really a vacation if you’re constantly checking your smartphone for text messages or emails from work colleagues, clients or feature-interview subjects.


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Construction falls account for most jobsite injuries and fatalities

Make safety important
Kelly Faloon
June 26, 2014

May was National Building Safety Month, sponsored by the International Code Council.


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