House Doctor: Ceramic tiling DIY bathroom walls
Reader asks about removing metal wall tile and replacing with ceramic tile. Expert replies that tile setting is now a DIY job with simple steps and common tools. Includes tile sizing, adhesive application, spacing, cutting, grouting, sealing, and finishing tips.
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Stanley Works reports record third quarter sales and profits
Stanley Works posted new highs in sales and earnings for the third quarter ended Sept 30. Net income rose to 5 538 000 or 72 cents a share from 4 631 000 or 60 cents last year while quarterly sales reached 122 095 000, up 25 percent. Nine months earnings were 17 026 000 with 2 21 per share on sales of 358 916 000.
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Primitive buildings as models for energy saving
New York experts in Architectural Forum argue western architecture wastes energy in material manufacture, design, and operation. They cite igloos, caves, huts, and climate adapted houses from Hyderabad to Pakistan as low energy models, urging architects to cut consumption, favor natural ventilation, minimal materials, and long range planning to curb pollution.
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Prouty Center launches home-base parent training program
The Winston L. Prouty Center in Brattleboro announces a home-base program to teach parents to teach their handicapped preschool children from birth to six. Weekly home visits by a professional teacher will implement individualized curricula and parent training, with support from additional consultants as needed.
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Oak Materials Group expands with Noble and Wood acquisition
Oak Materials Group of Hoosick Falls acquired the Noble and Wood First Street plant on Oct 10 enlarging the Hoosick facility to 192000 square feet and adding 60000 square feet for a precision plastics machining operation for Tri Point Industries Division based in Commack Long Island. Raymond W. Peirce says the move addresses a skilled labor shortage and fits the expansion plan. The Tri Point facility is to be operational on or about Oct 15.
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