Residential

Contractor Stories

A Leaky Ceiling, Huh?

Initially bypassed for a cheaper bid, Patriot Water Works was later called back by the homeowner to fix the resulting issues caused by improper installation.

April 3, 2025

Tom Soukup

In his column, Tom Soukup of Patriot Water Works Co. recounts a challenging boiler installation at a century-old farmhouse.

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Multitenant Building Owners Upgrade Wireless Water Submetering

Long-range, wide-area network water meters and flood prevention devices add cost-effective detection in tenant billing applications.

January 6, 2025

LoRaWAN provides long-range, wireless communication that is more effective than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, simplifying installation and reducing costs.

Service Experts and Make-A-Wish North Texas Bring Comfort and Joy

January 2, 2025

10-year-old Jonathan wished for his very own sensory room, so Make-A-Wish North Texas and Richardson-based Service Experts teamed up to make his wish come true.

Service Experts Takes One Austinite’s Home Into the Future

December 30, 2024

Central Texan Mario Ochoa wins $134,000 in home upgrades.

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The Big Picture

Dual boilers provide radiant heat and snowmelt for New York mansion.

December 2, 2024

Dual NTI boilers provide radiant heat and snowmelt for New York mansion.

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Tyler Arndt’s Showhouse

Not content with just having a booth at a home show, contractor turns his own house into a display.

September 2, 2024

Steve Smith

Not content with just having a booth at a home show, plumbing and radiant heating contractor Tyler Arndt, Arndt & Son Plumbing, turns his own house into a display.

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The Oaks Apartments: Maximizing Sustainability, Savings with Energy-Efficient Fixtures

Installing water-efficient toilets in an affordable senior living complex results in savings that can be used in other parts of the community.

August 5, 2024

Discover how water-efficient toilets can provide cost savings for affordable senior living apartments that can be invested in other parts of the community for lifestyle amenities.

New Heating Units in Boston Luxury Apartment Complex Provide Cost-Effective Comfort

July 1, 2024

QMark MUH-Pro+ and CU900 electric heaters with SmartSeries Plus (SSP) digital BACnet thermostats from Goodyear HVAC Sales proved to be the ideal solution.