SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Although DeLong Plumbing is known for providing plumbing, heating and air services to the community, their employees can’t seem to shake the chill of a spirit that roams one of their buildings. DeLong Plumbing’s Headquarters After a tornado wiped out his office located in Battlefield, Garry DeLong, founder of DeLong Plumbing, purchased…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Earl Chapital said when the heavy rains started in the days leading up to Hurricane Helene, he spent the night emptying buckets of water pouring into his basement, “five-gallon buckets at a time,” he recalled. Chapital and his wife Lilly hired Bardi HVAC & Plumbing Services to replace their…
Private equity firms want in on the skilled trades industry. Some PE firms have started to add home-services companies, like those providing plumbing and HVAC repairs, to their portfolios because they’re seen as stable, future-proof investments. People will always need plumbers and appliance repair workers. But what does that mean for the business owners and…
A new plumbing apprenticeship program recently launched at Utah State University Eastern, offering hands-on education to students from Price south to Blanding. This four-year apprenticeship program offers hybrid learning options to serve more people across rural Utah. The students will work during their time in school to gain important job skills while earning money through…
The top-rated local home services provider donates time to get VFW Post 91 operational for normal fundraising activities TACOMA, Wash., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Harts Plumbers, Electricians & HVAC Technicians, a top-rated home services provider founded in 2013, is helping VFW Post 91 in Tacoma get back to normal fundraising activities by repairing their plumbing…
Ever thought about setting up your own home plumbing workshop? Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a budding handyman, having your own workshop can save you both time and money. Plus, it’s incredibly satisfying to tackle plumbing projects on your own. In this guide, we’ll dive into how to set up a home plumbing workshop…
GameStop’s short squeeze in 2021 taught the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) several key lessons. Among those highlighted in a Monday speech by SEC Chair Gary Gensler was the need to modernize equity markets, in part by embracing shorter settlement times. A retail-led movement to bet big against Wall Street short sellers caused GameStop’s stock…
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We needed a plumber recently, and during the four hours he was on the job, he spent well over an hour on his phone for non-work-related calls. More and more, it seems that hourly workers (tradespeople, home health aides, etc.) are taking personal calls, texting and checking social media during their time…
