Plumbing

Recently, Jim’s daughter and son-in-law were looking for a house to purchase to start their new life together. As they went through...

On-the-job safety hazards put pumpers' and plumbers' health at risk every time they step onto a job site, with some of the...

Let’s think psychologically for a moment about the image of people and how we judge them. Even though it is sad that we...

I always start out using a spade cutter if it fits in the cleanout. The spade cutter will open most clogs and...

Investing in tools that can be used to service and repair basic residential plumbing systems is a great place to start when...

Grease clogged pipes produce problems. But the right drain cleaning equipment, Chris Fantauzzo contends, turns those problems into profits. “Health inspectors, for instance,...

Instead of starting with a hollow cable and inserting the core, General’s Flexicore cable starts with the core and wraps the cable...

General Pipe Cleaners redefines high-speed, flexshaft technology with the new Flexi-Rooter 100 drain cleaner — the next-generation flexible-shaft machine.General added an integral...

Plumbing manufacturer Pfister has launched the third season of its ongoing docuseries “American Plumber Stories.” The first episode, “Dead-End Road,” now available, features...

The compact, lightweight Micro-Scope3 video inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners now includes enhancements to boost equipment performance, accuracy, versatility and convenience. New, stronger pushrod permits inspections in...

Contractors know that General Pipe Cleaners’ Speedrooter 92 really can take a beating — from its frame braced at key stress points,...

Have you ever crushed or shattered old CPVC tubing while doing service work? Well, you're not alone, and General Pipe Cleaners has...

When calling a customer who has a main drain backup, you should avoid asking them how they are doing, even though this...

My daughter was listening to music the other day and a song came on by Miranda Lambert called “The House that Built...

A New York City plumber is working hard to educate young girls about the opportunities available in the trades. After initially having aspirations...

Service World Expo is coming in October to Tampa, Florida. To help home service contractors continue to grow and become more profitable, the...

Connector cover keeps debris out of couplings Problem: Hydroexcavation operators constantly struggle with quick connect couplings on the end of lances. The couplings become...