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Plumber Putty vs Silicone: Which Sealant is Right for Your Project?

Sealants play a crucial role in plumbing, ensuring fixtures are watertight and free from leaks. Two of the most common sealants—plumber’s putty and silicone—often leave homeowners and DIY enthusiasts wondering which to choose. Each has unique properties, strengths, and limitations that make it suitable for specific applications. Selecting the wrong sealant can lead to unnecessary […]

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Dan Wood, Then and Now

Over 60 years ago, in 1957, Dan Wood of Dan Wood Plumbing & Heating began his company out of his single-family home. Two years later, in 1959, Dan opened the doors of his shop in Southwest Detroit. At the time, the company specialized in plumbing and heating, repair and installation. Taught by his own father, master plumber […]

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Stay Smart, Stay Safe

he month of May is recognized as Electrical Safety Awareness Month. Homeowners and businesses use multiple electrical sources in daily routines. Most of the time, individuals are so accommodated to their current processes that they neglect safety procedures when working with electrical sources. Bringing awareness to potential safety hazards can remind individuals to pause and think […]

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Maximize Your Daily Grind

Goals are typically easy to set, but more challenging to accomplish. Sometimes we need to restrategize our goals to ensure we are completing tasks efficiently. From upgrading our skills to being mindful in our actions, there are multiple ways we can improve our daily grind. The grind we most frequently neglect is the one coming […]

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