In This Issue...
DEPARTMENTS:
Special Focus on the Industry
Two Girls and a Hammer: Making Chicago Beautiful One Renovation at a Time, by Peter J. Marcucci
Notre-Dame de Miséricorde – AKA Claire’s Arch, by Sharon Koehler
On the Surface: Choosing and Caring for Natural Stone Finishes, by Megy Karydes
The Industrial Designer of the Mural Wall at the Korean War Memorial Reminds Us Never to Forget
Training, Safety and Education Sponsored by BBI
Stone Forensics Announces 2022 Stone & Tile Troubleshooting Seminar
Ten Tips for Extending the Life of Your Diamond Abrasives, by Fred Hueston
Change is So Hard – Why Should I Bother? by Ed Young
But Wait… I Thought Granite Was Immune to Acid Damage? by Karin Kirk
The Curse of Callbacks, by Ed Hill
Credit Cards and Safety Protocols for Top Shops
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
The Stone Detective, by Frederick M. Hueston
From the Chemistry Lab to the Kitchen, by Steven Schrenk
Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell
Our Bottom Line, by Sharon Koehler
American Equipment Completes Acquisition of Washington Crane & Hoist
Industry News
Natural Stone Institute Announces New Board Members
Natural Stone Institute Announces New Spanish Resources Page
Tenax Announces New Neutral Silicon Sealant
Cosentino Honored by Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Neolith Announces NJ Showroom Opening to Serve the North American Market
Alpha Professional Tools Announces New ESC-150 Wet/Dry Stone Cutter
IAMPO and TCNA to Jointly Develop Consensus Standard for Fabricated Shower Tile Kits and Receptors
CTEF Hires Bradford Denny as Executive Director
The Lighter Side
I’m Beginning to See the Light of Geezerdom, by Sam Venable
The Funny Pages, Featuring Mark Anderson