1
: a dealer or worker in lead
2
: one who installs, repairs, and maintains piping, fittings, and fixtures involved in the distribution and use of water in a building
3
: a person whose job is to prevent or put an end to leaks of sensitive information
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Additionally, a plumber can identify and replace severely corroded or restricted pipes to improve the water pressure.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Consult a plumber before starting this project to determine if this fix will work for your home.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
There is also the ongoing case involving Jacob Harris, a plumber from Cross County, Arkansas.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
When electricians or plumbers are unavailable, homeowners wait months or years for housing or remodeling projects, reports the Wall Street Journal.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Consult a plumber before starting this project to determine if this fix will work for your home.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
There is also the ongoing case involving Jacob Harris, a plumber from Cross County, Arkansas.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
When electricians or plumbers are unavailable, homeowners wait months or years for housing or remodeling projects, reports the Wall Street Journal.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Plumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumber. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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