Old School Plumbing Tips for Soldering
If you’ve ever said, “I’m not great at soldering,” but you still don’t have leaks, you’re already doing a lot right. In this post, I’ll walk you through the way I was taught to solder copper, why those fundamentals still matter today, and all the little decisions—prep, flux, heat, and finish—that add up to rock‑solid […]
How Plumbing USED to be Done
While modern plumbing relies heavily on no-hub bands, push-to-connect fittings, and PVC or PEX, many people don’t realize that for decades, lead-and-oakum joints were the primary method for sealing cast iron drain lines. This blog will explain how these classic joints were prepared, why lead was the material of choice for drainage, and how the […]
