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Why To Check Out The Sewer Line Before You Buy

By: Jack Hope

June 27, 2018 0 min

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Jack Hope

Owner

JACK HOPE IS THE CO-FOUNDER AND CO-OWNER OF HOPE PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING WITH A SIDE OF PHILOSOPHY AS AN ADJUNCT PHILOSOPHY PROFESSOR AT BUTLER UNIVERSITY. HE IS THE PROUD HUSBAND OF KYLEE AND PROUD FATHER OF PAXTON.

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