Articles by Nicole Krawcke

Summer is just around the corner, and things are beginning to look up in the U.S. More than 45% of American adults are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Earlier this year, Leonard Valve announced David Brakenwagen as its new chief executive officer. 

There’s nothing more traumatic for homeowners than discovering catastrophic damage to their homes. 

It’s been more than a year since the world as we knew it drastically changed. 

Marketing is essential for any small business, especially plumbing and heating contractors. 

The smart home market is booming. There are now connected devices in practically every room of the house — smart lights, smart cameras, smart door locks, smart refrigerators, smart HVAC systems, and yes, smart plumbing devices. 

A perfect storm of events left Texas residents grasping for the most basic needs — power and running water. 

“Water quality has grown 300% across the U.S. since the pandemic began,” says Glen Blavet, founder and CEO of HALO Water Systems. “People are at home, and they’re looking to improve their quality of life and their health, so they’re looking at the water they’re drinking out of the tap.”

In today’s world, online reviews matter. I recently decided to switch dentists and find one closer to our new home. 

The decision to join a franchise is not an easy one for plumbing and heating contractors.