Mike Keady

I have used a Telesteps for 2 1/2 years, great under-arm ladder! Never had a problem with the sections latching but I ALWAYS check. I lubricate with silicon spray (as recommended by Telesteps) on a small towel every month. Slick and easy. You can retract the whole ladder with two ring pulls. I bought the case and the ladder looks like new. Use old gloves on bottom for outside use. Mike Keady

Google for PDFCreator. Free and superb! Used it for two years. Mike Keady

What about a gas clothes dryer? Another portable gas appliance? Mike

A. O. Smith recommends parallel piping. I see both in new homes. Mike Keady http://www.hotwater.com/bulletin/BULLETIN%2064.pdf

This is a good visual to stairs and railings. A couple of mistakes that you will notice! Download Attachment: VODGIRC2000.pdf 1077.48 KB Good to show clients. Mike Keady

About six months ago, I started responding to the unsubscribe numbers appearing at the bottom of the FAXes. It must have worked because I now get maybe one a week instead of ten or so per day. A lot of the tool free numbers at the bottom were the same for different vendors, a FAXing service! Regards, Mike

Slam Dunk: Michael Jordan Goes for the Gold in Mold Adding to proof that homes of the rich and famous are not immune to moisture and mold problems, basketball great Michael Jordan has filed a $2.6 million suit against Sto Corp alleging their products resulted in problems in the Highland Park, IL, home. The Jordan mansion bears an EIFS (exterior integrated finish system) exterior finish of synthetic stucco, which the suit alleges failed and allowed moisture incursion leading to mold. According to a news item presented on the WBBM Chicago website, Jordan noticed problems of water leaking behind the stucco soon after they occupied the renovated house in 1999. Sto Corp had claimed the product would eliminate the threat of water penetration in the home, and that the observed leaks related only to minor maintenance. Jordan’s attorney had the home tested for mold and found the water penetration to be widespread, causing structural and interior damage including saturation with water and rot. According to the report, an IAQ specialist took air samples that demonstrated that the problem affected indoor air quality, as well. The suit also names Berke Homes Inc. and several companies subcontracted by Berke to accommodate the installation of the EIFS. Any punitive damages, legal fees, and settlements from defendants other than Sto Corp are not included in the $2.6 million figure.