Over the years the traditional time and material, plus travel, method of pricing plumbing service has been gradually replaced by the flat rate system. As plumbing systems and practices have become more modern and universal and traffic has become...
One way to stay in business is by giving incentives to your employees. There are various ways to do this. The most direct way is to give unexpected cash bonuses and other rewards. When a job has returned an unexpectedly high margin of profit, a...
Few fixtures in your home get as much use as your toilet. Because of strict water conservation regulations toilets have undergone design changes that can affect how well they do their job. When the new regulations came into effect manufacturers...
Never attempt to clear sewer mainlines from roofs. The Uniform Plumbing Code cites that cleanouts are required on all plumbing systems. Usually the cleanouts were installed originally and have been covered over by concrete, asphalt, landscaping...
I was unhappy when I was advised that our water would be fluoridated. After many years of skepticism, I had found and began using a whole house water filter that I felt comfortable recommending to my friends and family. Early models required...
Now that we have become accustomed to rapidly rising gas prices the oil industry knows that they have us where they want us. Ironically, at the moment there is no shortage of supply, nor is there a heavy seasonal demand. Oil companies are able to...
When I moved to north San Diego County from northern California in 1967 I was appalled at the condition of the drinking water. My wife and I were continually flushing toilets thinking family members had neglected to flush after using. Eventually...
