Kristen R. Bayles

Kristen Bayles is the Associate Editor for Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times. Originally from Monroeville, Alabama, her family worked in the plumbing industry for many years. Kristen holds a Bachelor’s degree in English with a specialization in Language and Writing from the University of Montevallo. Before joining BNP in 2025, she worked as an editor in the jewelry industry.

To contact Kristen, email her at baylesk@bnpmedia.com

Associate Editor

President Trump signs executive order promoting skilled trades and apprenticeships

This Executive Order aims to modernize the federal workforce development.

Kristen R. Bayles

May 9, 2025

This order aims to help equip the future skilled trades workers of America with the training, knowledge and experience that is needed to increase the number of skilled trades workers and apprentices in the U.S, and to invest in the reindustrialization and economic growth of America.

Young son helping father on the kitchen floor, fix the kitchen sink.

From the Editor | Kristen Bayles

New Editor joins Plumbing & Mechanical Group at BNP Media

Roots in renovation

Kristen R. Bayles

May 5, 2025

Walking into the bathroom of my childhood home, I recall spilling my mom’s dark red nail polish on the white tile floor. Sitting on the edge of the bathtub, I held the flashlight for my dad while he fixed a leaky pipe under the sink.

Behind the Wall: Where smart plumbing gets smarter

Adoption of connected plumbing systems calls for greater cybersecurity awareness and consumer education.

Kristen R. Bayles

May 2, 2025

From smarter water heaters and valves to AI-powered diagnostics and real-time energy optimization, the future of plumbing is here —and it’s connected.