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Five Steps To A Successful Home Renovation Project

March 26, 2010
By Michelle LaBrosse PMP
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Planning a major overhaul or a small renovation is stressful to many home and business owners. For most, the anxiety is beyond which plumbing fixtures to change or heating system to convert to - it’s about the time and money it will take to get the job done.
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Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC Contractors In Positive Light On Top-Rated TV Show

February 12, 2010
By Mike Murphy
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Clockwork Home Services' John Young and Jim Abrams will have the opportunity to challenge Hollywood celebrities on national television as they are scheduled to appear on Donald Trump’s “The Celebrity Apprentice.”
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Weighing Today's Residential Fire Sprinkler Options

February 8, 2010
By Matthew Kuwatch
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Stand-alone vs. multipurpose? What criteria are important for choosing the right system for a specific application?
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Welding Provides Job Security For Female Veteran

January 22, 2010
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The UA Veterans in Piping program assists returning veterans in obtaining civilian careers in the pipefitting trades.
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Education: The Best Strategy For Meeting The Energy Challenges Of The Future

December 18, 2009
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Taking a pro-active stance toward community education, MCA Chicago teamed up with educator Gerard Katz to offer Student Leadership Training Conferences on energy to Chicago-area high school students.
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Moen Serves As Ideal Pit Stop for TravelCenters Of America

November 4, 2009
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Vandal-resistant, hygienic products from Moen Commercial offer reliability and a good value for 60-plus locations.
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Water Heaters: New Choices, New Savings

October 27, 2009
By Dan Cronin
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You can now look for the Energy Star label on high-efficiency water heaters.
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Go Solar With Copper

October 14, 2009
By Copper Development Association
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Copper plays key role in the production of solar thermal technology.
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Why Do Steam Traps Fail?

October 2, 2009
By Bruce Gorelick, Enercheck Systems & Alan Bandes, UE Systems Inc.
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Failed traps waste fuel, reduce efficiency, increase production costs and compromise the overall integrity of the steam and condensate systems.
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Pro Sports And Biodiesel Make A Good Team

September 30, 2009
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Professional teams, players and stadiums’ trends toward biodiesel will reduce impact on the environment.
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