I was wondering about boiler chemicals and how many contractors (if any) were using them on brand-new systems. Do we need them? 

Most of the modern hydronics technology used in North America for residential and light commercial buildings is for heating. 

As the creation of sustainable and resilient buildings becomes a greater priority, especially over the past year, one critical component will be to ensure our buildings are water efficient. 

For consumers, one plumbing company looks pretty much like any other. 

I knew my day was going sideways when it was going to be necessary to change into a bathing suit and get wet in the customer’s master bath in order to find out what was causing a leak into the basement. 

To aid plumbers and tradespersons in staying competitive in the marketplace, innovative technologies and materials must be a priority when crafting and revising provisions within model codes and standards in order to enhance efficiency, positively impact affordability and provide ease of service for those implementing it.

Complacency and comfort are the enemies of business and life, my friends. 

Who doesn’t like to talk about tools? I asked a bunch of my friends about the tools that live on in sweet memory as frugal tools — tools that were worth the investment. 

The heating output and coefficient of performance (COP) of any hydronic heat pump is very dependent on the water temperature leaving the heat pump’s condenser. 

There’s an ancient proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.