04 / FROM THE TRADE NEWS

More good reading.

Straight coverage from around the plumbing and mechanical trades — new products, industry moves, and real job-site stories.

A plumber repairing a leaking residential water heater WATER HEATERS

How to stop water heater leaks before they start

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What a water pressure regulator actually protects

Read the story → Water damage pooling across a floor INDUSTRY

The calls plumbers get after preventable damage

Read the story → Trenchless pipe boring equipment at a job site THE BIG JOBS

Piercing, mini-HDD, or open cut: how crews choose

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05 / HOME KNOW-HOW GUIDES

Buy smart. Maintain right.

Practical guides with honest picks — what to buy, what it should cost, and when a licensed pro belongs on the job.

GUIDE 01

Tankless vs. tank: choosing a water heater for a California home

Cost, lifespan, hard water, seismic straps, and the rebates that soften the bill.

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Water-saving fixtures that actually pay off in California

From two-dollar aerators to WaterSense toilets — ordered easiest to biggest.

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Drain care: five tools, zero harsh chemicals

Clear clogs without chewing your pipes — the mechanical kit that works.

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