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Home » Authors » Katie Rotella

Katie Rotella

Katie Rotella was the senior editor of Plumbing & Mechanical from 1999-2009.
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PM's Truck Of The Month: Frank Millard & Co. Inc., Burlington, Iowa

Katie Rotella
September 1, 2004
Standing out in a small town.
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Plumbing Trends
Shower Enclosures

Katie Rotella
September 1, 2004
Kitchens and great rooms were the design boom of the 1990s, but consumers are sending those ideas to the shower - literally.
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PM's Truck Of The Month: Luxury & Economy, Steve Huff Plumbing Co. Inc., Kingsport, Tenn.

Katie Rotella
August 1, 2004
With prices climbing over $2 a gallon in some areas, business owners are looking for vehicles with excellent fuel mileage, but enough proper storage for all a service call's needs.
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PM's Truck Of The Month: Inside & Out, Watters Plumbing Inc., Menasha, Wis.

Katie Rotella
July 1, 2004
From its neat and tidy techs to its streamlined shelved interiors, the eight cube vans the company operates for its residential plumbing contracts are an inspiration to pack rats everywhere.
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Shower System Wish Lists

Katie Rotella
June 1, 2004
Preplumbed shower panels provide quick and easy solutions for homeowners' dreams of retreat.
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Heating Trends Radiant Insulation: Tarp Vs. Board

Katie Rotella
June 1, 2004

Emerging products and materials have changed the way Wet Heads are designing and installing radiant slab systems.


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Truck Of The Month: The Waterworks, Columbus, Ohio

Katie Rotella
June 1, 2004
From “quarters” to millions,this company gets it done.
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Doing It Right, Making It Tight

Katie Rotella
May 1, 2004
Preassembled radiant components are a great way to get the job done right and on time.
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What's In Your Water?

Katie Rotella
April 1, 2004
In this age of pipeline replacement and maintenance, are we prepared to secure our drinking water from harmful bacteria?
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Criminal Charges Filed For Violating Safety Regulations

Katie Rotella
January 1, 2004
First time an electrical contracting firm faces criminal charges; fines could reach $500,000 per death; business owners responsible for job and safety training for employees
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