History

The 1-Tom-Plumber Story: A Cincinnati Company That Went National…Fast!

The 1-Tom-Plumber Story: A Cincinnati Company That Went National…Fast!

Imagine this: you’re driving down the road on your way home from work and something catches your eye. You do a double-take. “Is that a plunger?” Yup, it’s a 10-foot-long plunger to be exact. Bright,...

How Does Chicago Turn Its River Green?

How Does Chicago Turn Its River Green?

I was surprised when I found out how Chicago turns its river green for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s really not what I expected! I was thinking it involved a more difficult process than what actually...

When Did Indoor Plumbing Start? You Might be Surprised!

When Did Indoor Plumbing Start? You Might be Surprised!

It’s no wonder we sometimes ask, “When did indoor plumbing start?” Plumbing is all around us, every day, and everywhere we look. We can’t get away from it. Nor do we want to. It’s there...