This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with R.J. Fenton, 40, about how she opted to reskill as a plumber after she became a single mom during the pandemic. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified her previous and current employment. Over the past 18 years, I’ve built…
Ron’s Plumber Rapid & Always Ready Hackensack, New Jersey, June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ron’s Plumber Rapid & Always Ready, a leading plumbing company in New Jersey, is happy to announce the launch of its 24/7 emergency plumbing services, which are available nights, weekends, and holidays at no extra cost to ensure every home and business…
There are certain items you should never put down your garbage disposal, such as coffee grounds, eggshells, and grease. But in a TikTok with 3.4 million views, a plumber reveals the most harmful chaos agent for your sink, grease. The video was reposted by TikTok user @thatplum6guy. “DONT PUT GREASE DOWN YOUR SINK,” the original…
7 days ago Emma Stanley & PA News,BBC News, Lancashire Reuters James Anderson says he has apologised for mistakes but some images were doctored by online trolls The founder of a plumbing firm accused of faking stories of good deeds has said he has complained to Ofcom about a BBC investigation, claiming there is a…
6 days ago By Rebecca Wearn & Ed Thomas,BBC News Reuters James Anderson, from Burnley, Lancashire, was given the British Citizenship Award in 2023 for his work The man once dubbed the country’s “kindest plumber” has had his British Citizen Award rescinded following a BBC investigation. James Anderson, from Burnley, was given the accolade in…
HE was hailed as “Britain’s kindest plumber” for his charitable deeds of fixing boilers for free and assisting the elderly during winter. But now James Anderson is in hot water over allegations he lied about many of those he supposedly helped — and even passed off someone as a happy customer who was DEAD. 7…
Plumbing robot is fixing a sink in the bathroom. getty In the complex world of plumbing, a trade where precision meets practicality, a quiet but significant revolution is brewing. This revolution, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming the age-old profession, introducing a wave of innovation and efficiency. From smart leak detection to predictive maintenance,…
In short: New legislation allows WA residents in their own home to legally undertake basic DIY plumbing tasks for the first time since 2000. Authorities acknowledged that many people have been undertaking this work themselves for years, stressing it was still important to use a licensed plumber for more complex work. What’s next? The Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA have welcomed the…
