Nadia Askar

Energizing houses with the power of the sun

At the end of the year, the homeowner pays nothing in energy costs, other than the monthly fee required to connect to the grid.

Nadia Askar

June 22, 2015

Zero-net-energy housing takes a bill off a homeowner’s hands.

Members lobby for a voice at PHCC legislative conference

Nadia Askar

June 22, 2015

The 2015 Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association’s Legislative Conference in Washington, April 22-23, saw more than 100 contractors, trade press and association executives.

Truck of the Month: All City Plumbing Two, St. Lucie West, Fla.

Jason Parish opened his own plumbing business as a sole proprietor — Jay’s Plumbing.

Nadia Askar

May 29, 2015

It takes two at All City Plumbing Two, St. Lucie West, Fla.

Oil Heat Cares: Through the kindness of others

Nadia Askar

May 21, 2015

Subzero temperatures did not stop these OESP chapter members from helping those in need.

2015 PHCC Legislative Conference, Washington D.C.

Lobbying for a voice at the 2015 PHCC Legislative Conference.

Nadia Askar

May 7, 2015

The PHCC's Legislative Conference took place April 22-23.

Mini-splits are the energy-efficient air-conditioning alternative

Replacing the dinosaur window air-conditioning units are high-efficiency ductless, mini-split systems.

Nadia Askar

April 27, 2015

The 411 on ductless, mini-split air-conditioning systems.

Truck of the Month: Mark Carpenter Plumbing, Clovis, N.M.

Mark Carpenter worked for other plumbing contractors until the year 2000 when he opened his own business.

Nadia Askar

April 27, 2015

A fresh start for Mark Carpenter Plumbing.

Nexstar owners master essential customer interactions

Nexstar Network’s 2015 Owners’ Spotlight event was held March 5-7 in Kissimmee, Fla., at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center

Nadia Askar

April 24, 2015

Nexstar Network’s 2015 Owners’ Spotlight focused on accountability, craftsmanship and how to create raving online fans.

2015 bath and kitchen remodeling trends: Clean, simple design

The baths and kitchens of the future.

Nadia Askar

March 27, 2015

Style trends are moving from traditional to clean, simple design lines in bath and kitchen remodels.

Truck of the Month: Speedway Plumbing's Zipper, Benton, La.

Nadia Askar

March 26, 2015

Robert Hicks, owner of Benton, La.-based Speedway Plumbing, opened his business in January 2012. He got started in the business 18 years ago, when he was 22.