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Cover Story

Water Heaters get “Green”
The water heater is probably one of the simplest appliances in a house.

by Jack Sweet

Feature Article

Logical Extension
Much like the ever-updating Web browser and operating system your computer uses, innovations in plumbing are expanding into areas as fast as they are evolving.

by Wendy Levine

Radiant for the Common Man
There are a lot of folks in Alaska who can thank Kurt Wilken for the warmth and comfort they enjoy each winter.

by John Vastyan

Industry News

PPFA Brings Potable Water To Hondurans
The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association has taken a lead role in a humanitarian project in Colinas de Suiza, Villanueva, Honduras.

A.O. Smith Plant Sets Safety Record
A.O. Smith's McBee, S.C., plant has racked up two million hours without a lost-time accident.

Viega Jumps Aboard Custom Bike Trend
The crew of Orange County Choppers recently paid a visit to the Wichita headquarters of Viega NA to present the company with a spanking new custom motorcycle.

Mr. Rooter Execs Honored By International Franchise Group
The Institute of Certified Franchise Executives has recognized Mr. Rooter executives Jeff Moody and Larry Ross as "Certified Franchise Executives."

Video Spotlight

Question of the Month

Win a RIDGID Tool Prize Package!

This Month's Question:

According to the April issue of Reeves Journal, what has become one of the most regulated and scrutinized appliances in the house over the past decade or so?

Remember, find the answer on the Web site and e-mail it to ellyn@reevesjournal.com before the April 30 deadline to be entered into the drawing to win!

This is another chnce to win a cool package of tools from our pals at RIDGID in this, the April edition of the Reeves E-News RIDGID Tool Prize Give-Away!
    By simply finding the correct answer to this month's question somewhere on this Web site and then e-mailing us your answer BEFORE THE APRIL 30 DEADLINE, you will be entered into a drawing for a tool prize package consisting of $200 worth of great tools from the gang at RIDGID.
    The winner will be announced in the upcoming issue of the RJ E-newsletter and on our Web site. Just like our April winner, Karrel Lewis, owner of Karrel Services in Hobbs, New Mexico!

The RIDGID Tool Prize Package includes:
    ■ An 18-inch HD RAPIDGRIP Self-Adjusting Wrench;
    ■ A One-Stop Wrench for installing compression couplings;
    ■ A 10-inch Wide Mouth Adjustable Wrench with tapered jaws;
    ■ A 10 1/2-inch Set of Plumber's Tongue and Groove pliers;
    ■ A No. 117 Midget Tubing Cutter;
    ■ A No. 151 Quick-Acting Tubing Cutter;
    ■ A 6-in-1 Multipurpose screwdriver with Philips, slot and nut drivers;
    ■ And a No. 395 Nightshade Torpedo Level.

Good Luck!

Column

Do it Right
The installation of plumbing products seems straightforward to trained industry professionals.

by Stuart Asay, P.E., Ph.D.

Endorsements as Marketing
While “change” has been a big buzzword this political campaign season, there’s another, no less important one out there, too.

by Mike Diamond

It’s the Law in 2008
The following are “shorthand” explanations of new laws affecting contractors—it is not comprehensive.

by Sam Abdulaziz

Recession?
Many people talk of recession without really knowing what it is or what kinds of things actually indicate that we are in one.

by Eric R. Hallinan

Reeves Journal Blog Kelly’s K/BIS Blog — The Final Day

Observations from the last day of K/BIS 2008.

by Kelly Faloon | April 15, 2008 | Comments (1)

Kelly’s K/BIS Blog — Day 2

Kelly talks about more products from K/BIS 2008.

by Kelly Faloon | April 15, 2008 | Comments (0)

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