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Identifying Air and Gas Leaks – Plumbing Perspective

The other day I performed a Google search for ‘How to detect an air leak’. Not surprisingly it came up with millions of results, over 18 million in fact. Whether solving the problem in a commercial establishment or a domestic home environment, the majority of search results pointed to one solution. Namely, soapy water! Before […]

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Carhartt launches Steel Rugged Flex™ Pants with certified Knee Pad pockets

Bending, kneeling and crawling – these are everyday activities for the hardworking tradesperson. But it can leave your knees sore, bruised and aching. Now, Carhartt has stepped up to help tackle this painful issue with the launch of its range of Steel Rugged Flex™ Work Pants, each with certified knee pad pockets. These relaxed fit […]

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HiKOKI’s new 36V SDS-Max Demolition Hammer

Compact, lightweight and ideal for heavy work, HiKOKI Power Tools has unveiled the new H3641DA 36V SDS-MAX Demolition Hammer, a revolutionary tool in its high-performance line-up. This demolition hammer is designed for peak efficiency and versatility and perfect for demanding construction tasks, offering the performance of corded models with the mobility of a cordless design. […]

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Trade Shows Are Dying? Design & Construction Week Squashes that Notion – Plumbing Perspective

Running into friends while enjoying the Vegas nightlife. If last month’s attendance during the IBS/KBIS Show in Vegas is any sort of indicator for anything, in-person trade shows are still thriving. We’re hearing that this was the most attended show of the past 15 years. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), more […]

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Jobber Unveils Job Costing Feature to Help Service Pros Maximize Profitability – Plumbing Perspective

New tool makes it easier to balance pricing, labor costs, and expenses to fully understand every job’s profit margin Jobber, the leading provider of operations management software for home service businesses, today announced the launch of a new job costing feature that enables home service businesses in any industry, including contracting and construction, landscaping, tree […]

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– Dangers of Heavy Rainfall On Your Roof

.”> Dangers of Heavy Rainfall On Your Roof The Dallas / Fort Worth area has experienced some unexpected heavy rain over the past few days. As Texans have come to learn, the storm season is far from over. The weekly forecast is predicting even more storms throughout the week. Whenever it rains hard, there is […]

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– Design Trends: Residential Roofing 2020

Roof design is moving toward an increasing focus on beauty and design. With more builders utilizing roof space as living space, the look of the roof itself becomes a bigger priority. Another trend linked directly to this is consistent use of color from the top to the bottom of the home. Currently up-trending among contemporary […]