House Doctor: Fixing patio chairs
Dear House Doctor explains a simple DIY repair for broken plastic tapes on folding patio chairs. With patient steps, the repair covers removing old tapes, measuring, punching holes, reusing screws, and tightening new tapes, noting possible clips and availability at hardware stores.
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D.W
Connecticut Solar Grant Helps Families Install Home Systems
Connecticut received a 347500 federal grant to aid families in installing solar energy systems. Homeowners request price estimates from about 20 Connecticut solar firms, submit estimates to the state Department of Planning and Energy Policy, and if approved, the department covers one third to one fourth of installation costs.
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Hartford, Conn
UPI
Connecticut
State Department of Planning and Energy Policy
Mail order boom boosts Manchester retailers
In Manchester a mail order boom reshapes a tourist town’s retail scene. Enchanted Doll House, Orvis, and Hills Court expand catalogs and warehouses, with millions mailed annually. Firms cite convenience, credit options, and selective inventories driving demand while planning relocation and growth locally.
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Manchester
Orvis
Enchanted Dollhouse
Hills’ Court
Jean Schramm
Route 7
Ms. Schramm
Shappy
Hills’ Court Inc
Manchester Village
Jeff Hills
Hills
Marion
Jeff
Enchanted Doll House
Holmes Trucking Wins Johnson and Johnson Award
Holmes Transportation Co a Bennington Harwood Hill terminal wins the Johnson and Johnson Top Service Carrier Long Haul Award for safest most punctual and efficient service between Johnson and Johnson New Brunswick headquarters and New England. The Framingham Mass corporate HQ notes the Bennington terminal run by Victor Racicot manager with Robert Evans a sales rep. 54 years in operation employing 36 drivers.
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Holmes Transportation Co
Harwood Hill
Bennington
Johnson and Johnson
Holmes
Holmes Transportation
Framingham, Mass
Victor Racicot
Robert Evans
Burgess Brothers keep Bennington’s building legacy alive
Clyde Burgess Jr. leads Burgess Brothers Inc in Bennington, the fourth generation in excavation and demolition. The firm, now 19 employees strong, handles projects across New England and recently cleared sites on Bowen Road as part of the U T industrial park work. The company has demolished King’s Hotel and the Box Factory and contributed to Downtown Living and local causes. Other team members include Jim Sauer, Ann Mattison, and Belle Burgess. New Chamber members listed include Angelina’s Submarine Shop and Comar Photography Studios.
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Clyde Burgess Jr
Burgess Brothers Inc
Bennington
Clyde
Clyde Burgess Sr
Burgess Brothers
Massachusetts
New York
New Hampshire
U.S.T
Bennington County Industrial Corp
Bowen Road
King’s
Greater
Jim Sauer
Clyde Jr
Foreman
Ann Mattison
Belle Burgess
Clyde Sr
Angelina's
Nabeel Safa
Main St
Comar Photography Studios
Branch St
Don Comar
David Crowell
Center Shaftsbury
Bennington Museum
Old Bennington
Peter Cook
Southern Vermont
Carpenter Hill
Dick Montondo
Mark Hassenpflug
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Gage St
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