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Home » Authors » Nicole Krawcke

Articles by Nicole Krawcke

radiant spot heating

Radiant spot heating: same comfort at lower costs

Consumers look to incorporate radiant into high-use areas during home improvement boom.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 10, 2021

Though radiant heating may seem like a relatively new innovation, it actually has ties back to ancient Rome. Even famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright used radiant heat in his designs in the 1930s, though the technology didn’t become more commonplace until decades later. 


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The art of the upsell

Nicole Krawcke: The art of the upsell

It’s all in the language and presentation.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 10, 2021

It’s hard to believe November is just around the corner. Not because the year has seemingly flown by or anything, but because Southeastern Michigan was still experiencing 80° F muggy days in mid-October. It’s been crazy!


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Four Seasons Plumbing | Asheville, North Carolina

Truck of the Month: Clean and colorful

Four Seasons Plumbing | Asheville, North Carolina
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Nicole Krawcke
October 25, 2021

“The right call any time of year” is the perfect slogan for Asheville, North Carolina-based Four Seasons Plumbing. The company was founded in 2006 by husband and wife team, Max Rose and Rachel Rose, thanks to a monetary gift from Max Rose’s grandmother.


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Bradley Washfountain

Beating the odds: Bradley celebrates 100 years

Plumbing manufacturer’s success lies in problem-solving.
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Nicole Krawcke
October 14, 2021
Reaching 100 years is quite a milestone for any business, let alone for a family plumbing business. Especially when you consider the average lifespan for a family-owned business is 24 years, according to Cornell University’s SC Johnson School of Business.
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2021 Residential Contractor of the Year: Deluxe Plumbing & Heating

2021 Residential Contractor of the Year: Deluxe Plumbing & Heating

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based contractor is dedicated to training.
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Nicole Krawcke
October 12, 2021

Like most kids after graduating high school, Larry Shoemaker went to college. However, he came home after about a year, and started working in his father’s plumbing business, Deluxe Plumbing & Heating.


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Latest technology

Nicole Krawcke: Don't fall behind

Ensure you and your employees stay up-to-date on the latest technologies.
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Nicole Krawcke
October 11, 2021

Technology never ceases to amaze me. I still marvel how I can voice control all the lights in my home through my nifty Google Home devices, change the thermostat temperature with a tap of a button on my phone — and the latest, shut off my water at the main (also from my phone) thanks to my FloLogic leak detection system.


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2020-2021 President Elect Joel Long

PM Profile: PHCC welcomes new president

Joel Long takes the reigns of national contractor association.
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Nicole Krawcke
September 27, 2021

There is a changing of the guard (so to speak) every fall during PHCC’s annual conference and trade show.


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PHCC is bringing back its popular Plumbing and HVAC Apprentice Contest

PHCCCONNECT returns live and in person

PHCCCONNECT2021 will take place Oct. 20-22, in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Nicole Krawcke
September 27, 2021

After being forced into a virtual event last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, PHCC — National Association will host its annual PHCCCONNECT2021 conference in person later this month in Kansas City, Missouri.


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Koz Heating & Cooling

Truck of the Month: Living the dream

Koz Heating & Cooling | Shelby Township, Michigan
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Nicole Krawcke
September 27, 2021

Known as “The Temperature Experts,” Shelby Township, Michigan-based Koz Heating & Cooling was founded just eight years ago — the culmination of Michael Kosmalski’s dream to one day own his own HVAC company.


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luxurious bathrooms

Showers are no longer just for getting clean

Smart showers enhance growing luxury bathroom trend
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Nicole Krawcke
September 23, 2021
How many people can relate to this scenario? Your alarm doesn’t go off and you wake up in a panic because you are now late for work.
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