--- title: Wolseley PRO Pipeline Blog | Tips & Advice description: Tips & Advice | Welcome to the Wolseley PRO Pipeline blog, a handy plumbing & HVAC blog for the modern contractor. --- This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [About Us](https://wolseleyinc.ca/) - [Find a Branch](https://www.wolseleyexpress.com/branch-locations) - [HVAC](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/hvac) - [Plumbing](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/plumbing) - [Business Resources](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/business-resources) - [Shop Now](https://www.wolseleyexpress.com/) - [About Us](https://wolseleyinc.ca/) - [Find a Branch](https://www.wolseleyexpress.com/branch-locations) [![Wolseley ProPipeline](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hubfs/Wolseley_Canada_February2019/Images/logo.png)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/) - [HVAC](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/hvac) - [Plumbing](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/plumbing) - Business Resources - [Save Time & Money](https://info.wolseleyexpress.com/save-time-money-for-plumbing-hvac-business) - [Business Tips](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/business-tips) - [Shop Now](https://www.wolseleyexpress.com/) - [Smart Plumbing & HVAC (45)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/smart-plumbing-hvac) - [Business Tips (41)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/business-tips) - [HVAC (27)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/hvac) - [Plumbing (23)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/plumbing) - [Save Time & Money (12)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/save-time-money) # Wolseley PRO Pipeline Blog A handy plumbing & HVAC blog for the modern contractor. 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[Tips & Advice](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/tips-advice) September 2022 [![ Woman sitting near sofa with an air purifier](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/indoor-air-iaq-vocs.jpg?width=740&name=indoor-air-iaq-vocs.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/vocs-and-indoor-air-quality) ## [Fighting the Unseen – VOCs and Indoor Air Quality For Homes and Businesses](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/vocs-and-indoor-air-quality) Indoor air quality, or IAQ, should be a priority for HVAC professionals. In particular, helping to control Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) is an area of focus that can help eliminate lingering elements that decrease air quality. 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[Tips & Advice](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/tips-advice) August 2022 [![Toolbox placed on outdoor AC](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tools-hot-summer.jpg?width=740&name=tools-hot-summer.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/protecting-tools-from-the-heat) ## [Protecting Your Tools and Equipment From the Heat](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/protecting-tools-from-the-heat) Sun exposure and high heat can damage and even destroy the expensive tools that keep you in business. Contractors must proactively protect themselves, their team members and their tools. Learn how Wolseley helps your business stay protected from the summer sun. [Plumbing](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/plumbing) July 2022 [![](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wolseley-plumber-working-tools.jpg?width=740&name=wolseley-plumber-working-tools.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/benefits-of-pressing-vs-soldering) ## [Getting The Job Done —Benefits of Pressing vs. Soldering](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/benefits-of-pressing-vs-soldering) Mechanical projects that take considerable time onsite equate to lost revenue. Learn about tools that reduce this time — and the resulting labour costs — which are worth considering. [Tips & Advice](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/tips-advice) March 2022 [![iStock-1023034234](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/energy-recovery-ventilator-is-1023034234.jpg?width=740&name=energy-recovery-ventilator-is-1023034234.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/how-energy-recovery-ventilator-improves-indoor-air-quality) ## [How An Energy Recovery Ventilator Improves Indoor Air Quality](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/how-energy-recovery-ventilator-improves-indoor-air-quality) Discover the benefits of an Energy Recovery Ventilator and how it can be helpful for your HVAC clients to have ERVs installed in their home. [How To](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/how-to) May 2019 [![iStock-938682868](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-938682868.jpg?width=740&name=iStock-938682868.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/5-ways-to-improve-allergens-indoor-air-quality) ## [5 Ways To Reduce Allergens and Improve Indoor Air Quality](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/5-ways-to-improve-allergens-indoor-air-quality) As a contractor, you're the expert for indoor air quality for your clients and their family's comfort. Here's how you can help homeowners reduce allergens and improve IAQ. [Bathroom](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/bathroom) May 2019 [![iStock-933432008](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-933432008.jpg?width=740&name=iStock-933432008.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/payroll-benefits-small-businesses-plumbing-hvac) ## [Nuts and Bolts of Payroll and Benefits For Small Businesses in Plumbing and HVAC](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/payroll-benefits-small-businesses-plumbing-hvac) As contractors, you are experts in your trade. But when you take the leap to owning a plumbing or HVAC business, there are some crucial business practices that may not be in your wheelhouse. For... [Plumbing](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/plumbing) May 2019 [![water-pump-job-worker-is-468474872-1-2-2-1-3](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/water-pump-job-worker-is-468474872-updated.jpeg?width=740&name=water-pump-job-worker-is-468474872-updated.jpeg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/how-to-choose-the-right-pump-for-the-job) ## [How To Choose The Right Pump For The Job](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/how-to-choose-the-right-pump-for-the-job) What type of pump should you use for the job? Learn about the pump options for different applications and how to pick the right one for your project. [How To](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/how-to) May 2019 [![iStock-542570594](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sump%20Pump%20Maintenance%20Tips-IS-542570594.jpg?width=740&name=Sump%20Pump%20Maintenance%20Tips-IS-542570594.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/sump-pumps-maintenance-spring) ## [What To Know About Sump Pumps and Maintenance For Spring](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/sump-pumps-maintenance-spring) Find out what you need to know about sump pumps and sump pump maintenance for spring. Plus, get tips to make the next sump pump maintenance check easy. 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