Since the 1970s, women have made up only 3% of trade professionals. As a plumber for Local Union 1 in NYC, Judaline Cassidy wanted to change that. With a passion for her profession and building America, Judaline spreads love and confidence to young girls, introducing them to exciting opportuniti…

The 6 Best Things You Can Do for Your Plumbing
If you take these steps to safeguard your plumbing system now, you could reduce the risk of future plumbing problems and even increase the useful life of some of your appliances! Most water supply pipes and drain lines are tucked away behind walls or in under-sink cabinets, so it’s ea…

ZoomLock, a.k.a. the New Best Friend of Refrigerant Lines
Several recent blogs revolved around SharkBite and its ability to provide an alternative to soldering. While the product I’m about to discuss is not tool-free, it allows those without much copper installation experience to make a solid connection. Parker Hannifin came out with a new method for…

Honeywell is Making Radiant Heat More Accurate
The Honeywell T6 Pro Hydronic Programmable Thermostat with Slab/Floor Sensor isn’t exactly a new item from Honeywell. But, it is a new combination of items being offered by them. We're excited about this, so I guess the obvious question is why? Well, read on and you'll see! First off…

Here’s Why Your Plumbing Sweats in the Summer
Are you tired of finding condensation puddling up around your plumbing pipes and fixtures this time of year? With these five solutions, you can relax and stop mopping up the water. Q: This is our first summer in our new house, and suddenly it seems like all the b…

Hot Water Made Easy, Thanks to Tankless
We all love hot water; it’s great for a hot shower or a nice cup of tea. And the only way we can consistently and reliably get hot water in our homes is through our hot water heaters. But not all water heaters are created equally. So let’s talk about tankless water heaters. What mak…

Solid Gold Toilet Stolen from Churchill’s Childhood Home
A functional, solid gold toilet dubbed "America" had been the focal point of a new art installation, housed in Winston Churchill's childhood home of Blenheim Palace. But after being on display for only two days the 18-karat, multi-million-dollar toilet has been stolen. On September 14th…

The Perfect Flush DOES Exist!
Thanks to Fluidmaster, you can now have the satisfaction of knowing that each time you flush your toilet, it will be...perfect. There is no shortage of selling points for Fluidmaster's Perfect Fit Toilet Tank Levers. They're stylish, easy to install, versatile, reliable, adaptable, and…

London Underground: Re-harnessing Waste Energy
London’s public transportation system, along with the systems that power their industrial factories and air conditioning, for example, produce massive amounts of excessive energy and heat. We all know that feeling when a train or a subway whooshes by us and we’re hit with that warm gust of air. …

RESPECT at a Women’s Refugee Center
To celebrate our core value of Respect, the Data Team visited a Women’s Refugee Center, where asylum seekers from African countries turn to receive practical and emotional support as they attempt to build a life in Israel. The center is open three days a week, during which all asylum-seeking women…

How to Double the Lifespan of your Water Heater
To many, water heaters are a one-and done item, meaning once you install it, that's it. But think again. The way to doubling the lifespan of a water heater lies in a yearly check-up of one simple part: the anode rod. To get to the anode rod, let's first work our way through the water heater itself.…