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Kohler Co. Announces Recall of Shower Doors Due to Laceration Hazard The hinge panel of the shower door can shatter, posing a laceration hazard. |
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High-tech Craftsman New software has helped this custom cabinetmaker improve the competitive edge of his small business. |
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