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January 2007 A special thank you to the San Francisco Chronicle for featuring one of our company Founders, Robert Maiolo, on the 1/11/07 issue. read more

	May 2006 Real Estate Library Pure Gold Award

January 2006 $300 tax credit for installing new highly efficient water heaters President Bush and Congress just passed an Energy Bill that will give a tax incentive credit of up to $300 to all homeowners nationwide who purchase a highly efficient water heater in 2006 and 2007. product category product type tax credit specification tax credit HVAC Gas, oil, propane water heater Energy Factor 0.80 $300 Consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment in the home can receive a tax credit of up to $500 beginning in January 2006. There are additional proponents that address new construction, residential and commercial installations not yet published. (complete article)

September 2005 A special thank you to Barbara Smalley and Woman's World Magazine for featuring Robert Maiolo, on the 9/20/05 issue.

August 2005 Residential Toilet Rebates Toilets are the largest water-user in the home and recent studies have shown that replacing older toilets with current models can reduce water usage by more than 50%. That’s an average savings of 19,000 gallons per year! The SFPUC offers rebates of up to $125 for residential customers who replace older toilet models with new high-efficiency or dual-flush toilets. details Residential Clothes Washer Rebates Clothes Washers are responsible for up to 20% of the average household’s annual water consumption. An efficient washing machine uses approximately 40% less water and energy than traditional machines, amounting to considerable savings on utility bills. The SFPUC offers rebates of up to $150 for residential customers who purchase high-efficiency machines. details

	May 2005 Kim Komando Show Kool Site for the Day "I fixed one of the toilets in my house the other day all by myself. Well, I should say, I did it with the help of today's site. If you have a minor plumbing problem, don't wait around for a plumber. And don't pay someone to do something you could do yourself. Friendly Plumber has quick solutions to your problems. Learn how to thaw a frozen pipe &endash; or better yet, prevent it. Find out how to fix small leaks and care for your garbage disposal. Have mineral deposits in your sink or bathtub? You'll find excellent tips to get them cleaned up in a flash. Okay, so maybe you'd rather hire a plumber. I don't blame you. But you can still use the money-saving advice. (I love saving money!) Find out how to choose efficient appliances that conserve water and electricity. And if you're thinking about remodeling, check out the remodeling advice. There's even a showroom of plumbing fixtures. You'll get some great ideas!"
	April 2005 USA Today Hot Site of the Day "Ok, we'll admit it: our plumbing knowledge goes about as far as a plunger and a bottle of Drano. Thankfully, there's Plumbing101, a site developed by the California-based company Friendly Plumber. The page provides a plethora of tips, ranging from cleaning a garbage disposal to managing your septic system. The information is presently clearly, organized logically and includes pictures where appropriate. Additionally, "how-to" articles are accompanied by details on materials you'll need, level of difficulty and repair time."

	January 2005 PG&E Gas Pipeline Replacement Projects Wondering if and when Pacific Gas and Electric Company has plans for gas pipeline replacement projects in your neighborhood? Click here

	January 2004 World Wide Web Award "Excellent Design and Layout of Website, with quality content and informative information for your visitors. Your site is a wonderful contribution to the Internet Community."

March 2003 Our very own, Robert Maiolo was featured on Real Simple Magazine

(excerpt from) How to Get the Best Price on Anything by Eric Messinger You have issues with your pipes, and the plumber you find talks like a marine and charges like a lawyer. what to consider You bargaining potential turns on whether the situation is an immediate crisis or a longer-term problem. If you need the job done immediately, the best you can do is to ask for a discount and see whether the plumber, electrician or carpenter laughs in your ear or gives it to you for the sake of customer relations. (He may surprise you.) But if the problem isn't posing an immediate threat, then you have something tangible to offer: time. Or as Robert Maiolo, the owner of Friendly Plumber ®, in San Francisco, puts it: "If there's scheduling flexibility on the customer's side, then chances are I'd be able to give them my standard negotiating discount." (Which is about 10 percent.) what to say Plumbers, electricians, and carpenters typically don't have the time or the inclination to do a lot of dickering over their prices. So be polite and don't haggle for the sake of haggling. "If someone asks me, in a simple and friendly way, what's the best price I can give them," Maiolo says, "then not only would I not be insulted but I'd sharpen my pencil."