I’m passionate about what I do and always learning. I don’t claim to know everything, but I share what’s worked (or hasn’t) for me. My blog is a space for helpful insights—sometimes little-known tips that make our work easier. I encourage you to read, learn, and enjoy! Just a heads-up: my posts reflect my perspective and aren’t a substitute for legal advice.

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Manabloc - Part Deux

Manabloc Systems: What’s Next?

If you read my last post on the challenges of Manabloc water distribution systems, you know these systems aren’t without their quirks. From part failures to finding replacement components, and from limited installer familiarity to inconsistent code compliance, it’s clear the dream of a “color-coded plumbing utopia” isn’t always so simple.

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“Whaaaa the heck is that?”

Manabloc water systems can be quite the challenge! Make sure you’re “in the know” if you come across one of these little systems.

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You Say You Don’t Have the Budget for Training?

I get it. Budgets are tight. Priorities pile up. And on the surface, training might feel like something that can wait until “later.”

But here’s the hard truth: every time you push off training your team, you’re still paying—you’re just paying in a different way.

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Simple Daily Behaviors That Can Reveal Your Character

We often think of character as something built through grand gestures—heroic acts, bold leadership, or lifelong accomplishments. But more often than not, true character is revealed in the small, everyday decisions we make when no one is watching.

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