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Plaster Man
Minor & Major Makeovers (Part 1)

Robin Raymer
July 1, 2005
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I have been working on a large number of kitchen remodels lately and the plasterwork I've had to do has ranged from minor to major. This month and next, I will review the steps I took to get them back in shape. We'll look at three different projects-two with minor repairs-and one with a complete makeover.
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Smart Business
The Logic of Counter-Cyclical Marketing

Jim Olsztynski
July 1, 2005
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When times are good, we see it as a time to gorge, and when business drops off, we go on a marketing diet.
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Up Front
Share Your Success

Nick Moretti
July 1, 2005
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Greetings, Walls & Ceilings readers! As it is July at long last and hopefully, there is as much work as everyone can handle, it's a good time to consider some
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Finish Line
Replacing EIFS with Stucco

July 1, 2005
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One of the more common inquiries I get is, "Can I replace EIFS with stucco?" The inquiry usually comes from some sort of problem with the existing EIFS wall, such
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The Green thumb
The Road Less Traveled (A Second Look, Part Five)

J.M. Syken
July 1, 2005
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In part three, we took an in-depth look at the fourth class of wood preservative treatments: water soluble boron compounds. We saw how, despite some manufacturers' claims, sodium silicate applied
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Adventures in Drywall
Round and Round

Kevin Bush
June 1, 2005
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I guess I just let the cat out of the bag ... I listened to hair bands in the '80s. While running one of the coolest tools to come down
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Up Front
Customers Love Reassurance

Nick Moretti
June 1, 2005
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For most people, including contractors themselves, hiring specialists to perform any type of expensive work where they have no expertise is scary. For example, who doesn't dread hearing a "noise"
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Smart Business
Repetition Works Best, Repetition Works Best, Repetition Works Best

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2005
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People who sell advertising and know the ropes just cringe when they hear these familiar words-"I'll buy an ad to see if it works. If it does, I'll buy some
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Plaster man
Humpty Dumpty's Kitchen!

Robin Raymer
June 1, 2005
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You may recall that back in the March column I mentioned we'd look in on "Humpty Dumpty's" kitchen. Well, the time has arrived. You remember the nursery rhyme about Humpty
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All in Agreement
The Apprentice Reality

Pete Battisti
June 1, 2005
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Have you ever been persuaded to believe something that is not true? You have the ability to investigate but you don't take the time. Factmonster.com provides information on many business
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