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Resideo Launches Home and Pro Apps to Monitor HVAC, Water, Energy, Security

December 5, 2019

App pairs homeowners with residential professionals to provide analytics and insights to help protect homes and identify trouble before it becomes catastrophic.

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One Plumber’s Tale

How I got into a great career, and why we all need to help the next generation do the same.

December 5, 2019

For the past 11 years, I’ve owned Blue Planet Plumbing, in Asheville, North Carolina, but I entered the plumbing trade at the early age of 17. It all started in 1992, on a hot summer night after clocking out at 2 a.m. after working a 17-hour shift at a popular chain restaurant for minimum wage pay of $4.25 an hour.

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GEM Plumbing and Heating’s Rebrand Means More Than Just A New Look

But that look is something else as the 70-year-old business plans to grow and attract the next generation of techs.

December 5, 2019

Steve Smith

Before you read anything else, take another look at our cover. Or any pictures included with this feature. What do you think of those colors? Teal. Orange. Yellow.

The New Flat Rate Opens Second Annual Business Uncensored Conference to the Public

The New Flat Rate Releases New, Enhanced Version of Menu Pricing System

December 4, 2019

Enhancements include improved invoices, new presentation scripts and expanded training.

Industry Groups Promote AIM Act with Digital Ad Campaign

December 4, 2019

Ads will run on the energy pages of POLITICO, CQ/Roll Call, and The Hill.

Plumbing & Showrooms

Kitchen & Bath Chronicles

Design trends tell a story of industry achievements and ambitions.

November 29, 2019

Linda Jennings

Explore the latest chapter of trends in kitchen and bath design. Evolving styles tell a fascinating story of creativity and innovation. Trends unfold like the pages of a book.

Ferguson Ventures Invests in Whisker Labs and Ting Technology

November 21, 2019

Whisker Labs is a sensor and data technology company focused on protecting families and homes through the development of Ting, a super-smart DIY sensor.

Brown Friday Still the Busiest Day of the Year for Plumbers

November 14, 2019

Roto-Rooter sees a 50 percent increase in call volume over an average Friday and a 21 percent uptick in business over any other four-day weekend period.

Colepepper Plumbing Announces Acquisition of Arthur Brown Plumbing

November 12, 2019

The new agreement will streamline operations for each company, allowing both to continue delivering high-quality full plumbing service and industry-leading value to residents and business owners throughout the San Diego area.

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Crescent Parts & Equipment Ushers in 75 Years of Success

The secret recipe lies in the core of your values and starts from the top and trickles down.

November 5, 2019

Linda Noir

Two men with a vision and 75 years later, Crescent Parts & Equipment continues to expand and reinvent itself. Its commitment to people—employees, customers, and vendors—and the role they play in propelling the business forward is the key to success and longevity.