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eMedia – Not All Media is Created Equal
Ross Scovotti
5/23/2013 9:41:00 AM

Last week we discussed the pending doom surrounding traditional media, as well as some challenges you face when entering the age of digital media. Thi...

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Techniques
What to Look for in a Diamond Blade
Fred Hueston
5/7/2013 11:11:51 AM

I remember the good old days when selecting a blade for cutting stone was fairly simple. There were few choices. You had a blade for granite and one ...

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Marble
Drainage Problems
Chuck Muehlbauer
5/7/2013 11:31:32 AM

Q: We have an exterior patio with some drainage problems. The stone wasn’t correctly sloped during installation and there is standing water on the su...

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Color
Testing Adhesions
David Jackson
2/5/2013 10:00:00 AM

Adhesion of the coatings to each other and to the wood surface is critical because even the most durable coatings will not hold up without proper adhe...

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Design
KBIS 2013 Countertop Round Up
Holly Berecz
5/8/2013 11:36:12 AM

At the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show held April 19 through 21 in New Orleans, new surfacing products were as hot as the jazz and the jambalaya! ...

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Change Upbuying into Upselling
Confused by the term “upbuying”? Don’t be. I only came up with it today and it is simply a play on the term upselling ... Read More

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Educate the Customer
Establishing a level of understanding with your customer is essential to your profitability and your customer’s satisfaction ... Read More
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Get Past Clients to Talk About You
The main theme of the presentation “Past Clients: Defining Your Future” that I gave during the Pro Expos by Pella a few years ago was utilizing happy clients to get more clients ... Read More
  Green
 
Experiences in Waterborne Finishing
Hopefully, some of my encounters will help those of you who consider exploring this most challenging aspect of green practices ... Read More
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  Coatings
 
Testing Adhesions
Adhesion of the coatings to each other and to the wood surface is critical because even the most durable coatings ...  Read More
  Design
 
Choosing a Bathroom Sink
The cabinetry may set the style and tone for any kitchen or bath, but when it comes to the bath or powder room, it’s often the sink that’s the crowning jewel ... Read More
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Formaldehyde: Worth the Fuss?
What’s all the fuss about formaldehyde? We’ve lived with it for years – billions of pounds are produced globally each year ... Read More
  Techniques
 
Discovering the Definition of Insanity
Insanity: Noun. When thinking that the end result will change if you do something over enough times without changing your method ... Read More
 
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AWFS® Continues Recycling Program, Destroys Responsibly at AWFS®Fair

AWFS® has once again teamed with WEIMA, the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Repurpose America and Freeman, the association's show general contractor, to set up a "Destroy Responsibly" recycling program at AWFS®Fair, Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, July 27. more..


Tafisa® Canada Employee Receives Lifetime Recycling and Recovery Award

Tafisa employee Sylvain Martel, who has been a key force behind Tafisa’s Rewood project, has been awarded the prestigious Gino Mastro Award from the Regroupement des Récupérateurs et des Recycleurs de Matériaux de Construction et de Démolition du Québec (3R MCDQ). more..


Tafisa® Canada Chosen as Finalist for Top Environmental Award

Tafisa® Canada, owner and operator of North America’s largest particleboard and decorative panel manufacturing facility, has been recognized for their environmental achievements. more..


Manufacturing Solutions Seminar

Stiles Machinery invites you to attend our Manufacturing Solutions Seminar in High Point, NC on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. more..


AIA Announces Architect Live! Co-Host Contest Winners

After tabulating almost 6,000 votes, the American Institute of Architects announced that Amanda Gann and Karen Tang were the winners of the contest to select co-hosts for Architect Live! taking place on the expo floor during the AIA National Convention and Design Exhibition. more..


Crossville Announces the Coming of Hydrotect Coating

Crossville, Tenn. - Crossville has announced that it will introduce Hydrotect as an optional treatment for most of its porcelain tile collections beginning in June 2013. more..


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Green
Surviving a Natural Disaster: 10 Tips for Small Businesses.
Sarah Corey
5/20/2013 8:51:15 AM

Six months ago, we stepped inside our 19th century Brooklyn Navy Yard factory to find complete chaos. A-frames and wooden crates were smashed or overt...

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Materials
My Worst Repair
Joseph Corlett
4/20/2013 9:04:13 PM

More than a decade of experience repairing solid surface countertops has taught me the first order of business is to determine what surface and/or man...

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Thermwood
Marketing
Double the Appeal of Your Portfolio Pics By Following this One Rule
Russ Lee
5/9/2013 8:49:34 AM

First let me say that nothing beats professional photography when it comes to putting together a portfolio of your countertop projects. Sometimes, how...

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Coating
Are You Prepared to Finish MDF?
Bob Bein
1/8/2013 12:00:00 AM

Today I would like to weigh in on a topic that is the subject of much discussion: Finishing Medium Density Fiberboard. Many are already familiar with...

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Business Practice
The Mixed Bag of 2013 and 2014
David Grubb
4/20/2013 9:40:48 PM

The overall outlook for the United States economy remains moderately positive. Most projections call for Real GDP growth of 1.7 to 2.0 percent in 2013...

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