Top 5 Plumbing Mistakes
I’ve spent a career inside crawlspaces, attics, and tight cabinets fixing the kinds of problems that start small and turn into flooding, mold, and expensive repairs. This guide lays out the five most common errors I see and, more importantly, how to avoid them. You’ll learn how tight is tight enough, which pipe belongs where, […]
Pros and Cons of being a Residential Service Plumber
After more than four decades in the trade—across remodels, new construction, commercial, industrial, union and non‑union—I’ve learned what makes residential service both challenging and incredibly rewarding. If you’re deciding whether to jump into this path (or double down on it), this guide lays out the landscape, the pitfalls to avoid, and the smart moves that […]
Why I love Being a Plumber
In this guide, I’ll walk you through what being a plumber looks like in the real world, how to decide whether you’re better suited for building or fixing, and the practical mindset that helps plumbers turn a job into a fulfilling career. 1) Serving People and Protecting Health The first reason is simple: plumbers protect […]
5 Ways an Apprentice FAILS (And How To Avoid It)
In this post, I’ll walk you through the five most common pitfalls I’ve seen apprentices face, and I’ll give you the play-by-play for how to dodge each one. Whether you’re brand new to the trade or a year in and looking to level up, this is your roadmap to becoming the kind of plumber every […]
Reality of Whole House Water Filtration in 2025 | Plumbing Tips
If you care about how your water tastes, how your skin and hair feel, how long your appliances last, and whether you’re getting real value out of your plumbing system, this is the guide you’ve been looking for. We’ll cover what’s really in typical household water, why whole house treatment is different from point‑of‑use filters, […]