Plumber of 45 Years Tells the Jobs That STILL Haunt Him
Over the decades I’ve pulled the unimaginable from drains, stood beneath ceilings webbed with outlaw plumbing, and stared into a sewer line only to have something stare back. In this post I’m sharing the ones that stuck with me—what went wrong, why it happened, and how you can keep your place from turning into a […]
Real Plumber Reacts to Laborer’s Work
If you’ve ever opened a cabinet and discovered the trap doesn’t line up, the drain in the wall is off-center, or the fittings you bought don’t quite match, this post is for you. We’ll walk through what’s actually happening under the sink, which shortcuts create problems, and step‑by‑step ways to correct misalignments the right way—without […]
The ONLY Reason I Joined the UNION In 45 Years of Plumbing
If you’re exploring the trades, thinking about switching careers, or simply wondering whether a union path is right for you, this post lays out exactly what to expect: entry requirements, the apprenticeship structure, what the day-to-day really looks like, how to prepare for interviews and tests, and a simple savings plan that can quietly turn […]
Where to Work in the Trades in 2025 (and where NOT to)
In this guide, we’ll walk through the states paying well right now, where demand is strongest, how licensing reciprocity can fast‑track (or stall) your move, what “real” take‑home looks like after the bills, and which states may be tougher for beginners. I’ll round it out with the trades that tend to earn the most and […]
Is the Plumbing Industry in Trouble? Here’s What I See
In this post I’ll break down why the workforce is tight, how that affects homeowners and business owners, what a better training pipeline looks like, where technology is taking us, and the practical steps anyone—student, career changer, contractor, or homeowner—can take right now to turn this challenge into an opportunity. The Workforce Crunch—And Why It […]