New Roof along with its Pros One of the more great ways to improve the price of your house is with the installation of a new roofing. In comparison to other home remodeling projects like modernizing large devices or converting a wardrobe to a bathroom, setting up a brand new rooftop a list for increasing […]
To address the question, you need to get the right components to your downward slope roofing. The residential low slope roof structure can generally be split up into two broad groups: the more powerful residential low slope roofs, such as BUR (Built-Up Roof) systems and APP Changed Bitumen solutions. SBS Altered Bitumen solutions work to […]
Aside from the obvious costs like tuition and books, attending trade school also forces apprentices to sacrifice some of their time that could be spent with family or pursuing other financial opportunities. For business owners, this could mean losing a part of the workforce for an extended period of time. The length varies depending on […]
Plumbing businesses and aspiring plumbers alike have a wide range of reasons for using trade schools for training. Still, most of them will admit that a significant factor is increasing their revenue. However, as the saying goes, one must spend money before they can make money. Traditional brick-and-mortar trade schools are typically the most expensive […]
While the exact laws and regulations vary from state to state (or even from city to city), most locations have similar requirements for plumbing licenses. Typically, aspiring plumbers must work a set number of hours as an apprentice, as well as pass an exam in order to receive their plumbing licenses. The regulations may also […]
Working with Commissions A wide variety of factors can affect a plumber’s salary. For one, plumbers in the service industry are often paid commission on the jobs they perform. For example, if a plumbing technician performs a job costing $1,200, the technician earns a percentage of that overall cost. This percentage typically falls between 18% […]
Plumbing is ever-changing in nature as technology, codes, and practices change over time. Similarly, plumbing licenses and certifications can expire after a given period depending on the state. When these licenses expire, it is essential for plumbing technicians to get them renewed, not only to keep their business legal but to ensure their work and […]
Anyone looking to become a professional plumbing technician should receive training. The oldest and most well-known method for training plumbing students is in traditional, brick-and-mortar trade schools. Plumbing programs in traditional trade schools can last as brief as a few days or as long as four years or more. Enrollment is often very expensive, especially […]
Many people have negative conceptions about plumbers and the plumbing business that are incorrect and misinformed. In this article, we will be covering the top five misconceptions the public can have about plumbing. These wrong assumptions may even be the reason some people are hesitant about starting a career in the plumbing industry. Hopefully, this […]
So you’re looking to enter the plumbing trade, but do not know where to start. Many may think someone needs some background in plumbing to begin a plumbing career, but this is not necessarily true. Every plumbing technician must begin somewhere. There are many technical schools and community colleges that offer courses for those who […]
In most places, a journeyman plumber’s license signifies that a plumbing technician has completed a four-year program in a trade school or community college. Depending on the state or other local codes, aspiring plumbers will usually need to serve a given number of hours in the field and pass an exam, along with completing a […]
Everyone can make mistakes. Some mistakes are more severe than others and can lead people to undesirable situations in life, such as felony convictions. A major part of rehabilitation for felons is finding a steady, meaningful job. With a career, felons can acquire the necessary money as well as the personal discipline to get their […]
Indoor plumbing and clean water are an integral part of the world in which we live. However, most people do not even think about plumbing until they experience an issue with their plumbing systems. Plumbers are professionals whose duty is to ensure that all the parts of a plumbing system are functioning as they should. […]
Despite a growing demand for qualified plumbers in the United States, the plumbing industry is currently facing a crisis. The reasons for this situation are numerous. For one, the older generation of plumbers is beginning to retire. As these experienced plumbers leave the industry, fewer qualified technicians are willing and available to fill the vacant […]
In this day and age, online resources like YouTube offer a never-ending amount of content that can be accessed by virtually anyone. Many prospective plumbers may think they can simply search for videos that discuss any plumbing information they need. While there are well-made videos out there, professional technicians should not rely on these videos […]
As with the majority of other professions, many people enter the plumbing trade in order to support their families. However, it is common for plumbing technicians to leave their families and homes for days, even weeks, to receive off-site training. Even if the training, room and board, and other amenities are being paid for by […]
It’s that time of year again! The air is getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and bundling up inside by the fireplace is every person’s dream day. When winter begins to fade, and spring brings warmer air, and brighter days, your dreams change to you and your family out on your deck, grilling and […]
The holiday season is coming and if you have a close friend who owns a small business, this list will help you out tremendously to not stress out during Christmas. Here is a list of 20 Awesome Tech Gifts for a Small Business Owner! Peak Design Tech Pouch Made from recycled materials and is weatherproof. […]