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 […]
5 Plumbing Products I Would Never Have In The Home
As a plumber who’s installed, repaired, and replaced just about everything you can put in a house, I get asked all the time what I trust in my own home. This post is a straight answer: five products that might be easy to buy at a big-box store, but are a headache waiting to happen. […]
5 Plumbing Myth’s
In this post, I’ll break down five of the most common myths I run into, explain what’s really happening behind your walls and under your fixtures, and give you practical steps to protect your pipes and your wallet. Myth #1: All “flushable” wipes are safe for your pipes If there’s one myth I wish would […]
