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Plumbing

Tips for Finding Shutoff Valves

Homes Built on a Slab If your house is on a slab (houses built on a slab lack basements or crawlspaces, and there is no space under the floor), your main water shut-off valve should be close to your water heater tank, either below it or at the top. Homes With a...

Plumbing

How Long Does It Take to Master Plumbing?

The Shortage Contractors are having difficulty finding skilled tradesmen like plumbers, electricians, and HVACR professionals. Currently, 93% of firms with skilled craftsmen in the United States and 85% of contractors in California have open hourly craft positions,...

Plumbing

How to Sanitize a Sump Pump

Your sump pump performs an indispensable job in protecting your home from flood damage by collecting groundwater and channeling safely from your home. Unattended groundwater can accumulate and do damage to your foundation. Why Clean Your Sump Pump? Not many...

Plumbing

A Comprehensive List of Toilet Parts

Just like your car, the search for the right toilet part begins by identifying the manufacturer and model number. Search for the manufacturer's name on the bottom side of the water tank lid. It may be stamped into the lid or painted there. Then, remove the tank...

Plumbing

Opportunities for Female Plumbers

To say that plumbers are in short supply would be an understatement! The National Association of Home Builders reports there is a 55% shortage of plumbers available for work. Today only 5.3% of Plumbers are Female and the number has only increased by 1.2% since...

Plumbing

Career Growth for Plumbers

Why Plumbing? Qualifications – Most plumbing apprenticeship programs require only a High School Diploma or G.E.D. exhibiting skills in math (i.e., algebra and geometry), science (i.e., physics), and computers (i.e., computer-aided drafting). On the Job Training -...

Plumbing

Plumbing Apprenticeships

To say that plumbers are in short supply is an understatement! According to the National Association of Home Builders, there is a 55% shortage of plumbers available for work. At the same time, plumbing job growth is projected to climb by 14% over the next decade....

Water Systems

Benefits of Installing a Water Softener

Hard water earns its name because of the higher levels of calcium carbonate and magnesium in the water, which is abrasive on your hair, skin, and your plumbing. The higher the levels of calcium and magnesium in your water, the harder your water is, and the more...

Plumbing

When You Should Replace Old Plumbing Fixtures

Plumbing fixtures or fittings include a wide range of hardware including pipes, faucets, and the joints that connect these fixtures. Ensuring that these fixtures are in the best condition is critical in ensuring a continuous water supply and a properly working...

Plumbing

Tips for Finding Shutoff Valves

Homes Built on a Slab If your house is on a slab (houses built on a slab lack basements or crawlspaces, and there is no space under the floor), your main water shut-off valve should be close to your water heater tank, either below it or at the top. Homes With a...

Plumbing

How Long Does It Take to Master Plumbing?

The Shortage Contractors are having difficulty finding skilled tradesmen like plumbers, electricians, and HVACR professionals. Currently, 93% of firms with skilled craftsmen in the United States and 85% of contractors in California have open hourly craft positions,...

Plumbing

How to Sanitize a Sump Pump

Your sump pump performs an indispensable job in protecting your home from flood damage by collecting groundwater and channeling safely from your home. Unattended groundwater can accumulate and do damage to your foundation. Why Clean Your Sump Pump? Not many...

Plumbing

A Comprehensive List of Toilet Parts

Just like your car, the search for the right toilet part begins by identifying the manufacturer and model number. Search for the manufacturer's name on the bottom side of the water tank lid. It may be stamped into the lid or painted there. Then, remove the tank...

Plumbing

Opportunities for Female Plumbers

To say that plumbers are in short supply would be an understatement! The National Association of Home Builders reports there is a 55% shortage of plumbers available for work. Today only 5.3% of Plumbers are Female and the number has only increased by 1.2% since...

Plumbing

Career Growth for Plumbers

Why Plumbing? Qualifications – Most plumbing apprenticeship programs require only a High School Diploma or G.E.D. exhibiting skills in math (i.e., algebra and geometry), science (i.e., physics), and computers (i.e., computer-aided drafting). On the Job Training -...

Plumbing

Plumbing Apprenticeships

To say that plumbers are in short supply is an understatement! According to the National Association of Home Builders, there is a 55% shortage of plumbers available for work. At the same time, plumbing job growth is projected to climb by 14% over the next decade....

Water Systems

Benefits of Installing a Water Softener

Hard water earns its name because of the higher levels of calcium carbonate and magnesium in the water, which is abrasive on your hair, skin, and your plumbing. The higher the levels of calcium and magnesium in your water, the harder your water is, and the more...

Plumbing

When You Should Replace Old Plumbing Fixtures

Plumbing fixtures or fittings include a wide range of hardware including pipes, faucets, and the joints that connect these fixtures. Ensuring that these fixtures are in the best condition is critical in ensuring a continuous water supply and a properly working...

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