Real Plumber Tests BANNED Drain Cleaner
In this post, I’ll walk you through the results of a month‑long soak test across common piping materials, explain why some pipes shrug off harsh chemistry while others melt into goo, and give you a practical, step‑by‑step playbook for clearing drains safely without trashing your plumbing—or your lungs. The Big Takeaway Up Front Not all […]
Comparing Our FIRST Day As Plumbers
I started over four decades ago with a hard hat that mostly lived on the toolbox, paper blueprints curled up in the gang box, and a pay rate I negotiated up by a whopping fifty cents. Twenty years later, my apprentice—raised around torches and copper—had a very different first day: mandated safety briefings, digital plans […]
Forget College and START Plumbing
If you’re staring down the end of high school (or the end of another semester) and wondering whether four more years in a classroom plus a mountain of debt is the only way to a good career, I’m here to tell you there’s another way. In this post, we’ll talk about why the trades—and plumbing […]
Overcoming Challenges in Plumbing Leak Detection
In this post, I’ll walk you through the realities of leak detection in the field—what actually works, where even good plumbers go wrong, and how to build a process that consistently turns frustrating hunts into confident diagnoses. Whether you’re a plumber tightening up your SOPs or a homeowner trying to understand what the heck is […]
Avoid Getting SCAMMED by this Plumbing Company
In the next few minutes, I’ll walk you through exactly how to vet a contractor, verify they’re truly licensed and insured, spot red flags in seconds, and protect yourself before, during, and after a job. You’ll get the same checklist I give family and friends, plus simple scripts you can use on the phone so […]
