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RickMejia

PM Profile: BrassCraft’s Rick Mejia, Pete Kattula and Jennifer Burke

Recognizing the complexity of the professional plumber’s buying decision.

Mike-Miazga

July 25, 2016

BrassCraft continues to focus on innovative ways to help its customers.

Grinder sewage pumps

Is a grinder pump the right solution for the job?

Since 2009, wastewater treatment officials across the country have seen a rising tide of sewer backups, pump break downs and overflows caused by sanitary wipes

Nadia Askar

July 21, 2016

Since 2009, wastewater treatment officials across the country have seen a rising tide of sewer backups, pump break downs and overflows caused by sanitary wipes

Dzejn Stamenov

Women in Plumbing: A rewarding career

And it’s becoming more appealing to some women as plumbing contractors are becoming more willing to teach them how to be a plumber.

July 20, 2016

For these women, the plumbing industry provides work they are passionate about.

commercial vs residential plumbing

Vive La Difference: Commercial vs. residential plumbing products – why the distinction?

July 14, 2016

The point is commercial bathrooms and kitchens do present some different challenges from residential.

honest john plumbing truck

Truck of the Month: Honest John Plumbing, Riverside, Calif.

“A toilet is also referred to as a ‘john,’ so I thought this would be a clever name for a company,” Hayes says.

Nadia Askar

June 24, 2016

“Our favorite vehicle, hands down, is the Ford Transit,” he notes.

rising stem gate valve

Concussion dangers in a boiler room

Migraines were a daily occurrence and my brain seemed to be in a fog, unable to focus.

June 23, 2016

If you hit your head on the jobsite, know what symptoms to look for and get to a doctor quickly.

American Standard Tub

Home tub trends

In multigenerational homes, bathtubs provide children and the elderly a safer and more comfortable alternative to showers.

Nadia Askar

June 22, 2016

Drop-ins still dominate the bathtub market, but freestanding and soaking models are on the rise.

PM Rep of the year cover

PM's 2016 Rep of the Year: A.H. Deveney

Manufacturers rep firm A.H. Deveney & Co. celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016.

June 17, 2016

Rep firm reaches 100 years by giving contractors product expertise and more.

solder & flux

Solder & Flux: Avoid these common pitfalls when sweating a copper joint

June 13, 2016

Any good training program will have a repetitive component to it.

Zoom Drain technician

Drain-cleaning franchise supports plumbing business

Maya Dollarhide

May 24, 2016

Zooming to success with Zoom Drain and Sewer Franchise Co.

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