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January 2003 Features

Another Way Of Backflow Prevention
Shutting off water for backflow work? Performing all the work in the field? Think again.

A New Design For Gas Water Heaters
Flammable vapor ignition resistant gas water heaters will be in the marketplace soon.

Wetheads Frolic At Wetstock
It was peace, love and a harmony of ideas at this premiere event.

Turn Estimating Software Into A Project Management Tool
You spend a lot of time and money creating your estimate, and that data is valuable well beyond estimating.

Media Malaise
Contractor sting or light-hearted personality profile, it always pays to be prepared when a reporter comes with questions.

Building In South Aftrica
Building In South Aftrica With Habitat For Humanity 2002 Jimmy Carter Work Project

Why Contractors Have A Bad Image
Movies, books, TV news and newsmagazines all seem to have some negative images of our industry.

Tech Savvy: Residential Cast-Iron Boilers And Low-Water Cutoffs
Low-water cutoff devices are one of the newest issues regarding residential boiler installations. Several states are now requiring a low-water cutoff device on all residential hot water heating systems.

The Three Tests
How can you tell if you have a job that's a struggle vs. a career that's inspiring?

Getting The Most From The Yellow Pages
Consumers routinely reach for the Yellow Pages to call a plumber 'right now.' You can keep those calls coming afterward.

January 2003 Columns

The Four Legs Of Financial Security
Frank Blau
Most contractors teeter on only one or two when it comes to retirement.

NEW COLUMNIST!
Learn About Electricity And Controls
PM Welcomes new columnist Carol Fey

Do It Now! Top 10 Priority 2003 Resolutions
Paul Ridilla
A brand new year gives you a justifiable reason to try something new.

What You Need To Do
Julius Ballanco
Ten important items to do if you want to live successfully.

Service Management Systems
Maurice Maio
Keeping on the leading edge of software is taxing, but essential.

Al's Top 10 Things A Contractor Can Do In 2003
Al Levi
A yearly list of ideas essential to succeeding in business.

The Top 10 Things A Contractor Can Do -- But Shouldn't!
Ellen Rohr
Words of wisdom for the New Year.

10 Traits Of Hydronic Heating Professionals
John Siegenthaler
Put these all together and you have a person we'd all enjoy working along side.

The Top 10 Things To Do In 2003
Jim Olsztynski
The modern world would do just fine without philosophers and sociologists. But not without plumbers.

Guest Editorial
After Price, What's Left?
Charles S. White , Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Inc.

Off The Wall - January 2003
What follows is just a sampling of the wisdom to be found daily on The Wall at www.heatinghelp.com.

Letters To The Editor - January 2003
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