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Name: Amanda Wilson
Date registered: July 7, 2010

Latest posts

  1. The Architectural Concepts Door Collection Advantage — May 7, 2025
  2. Three Tips to Navigate Shifting Market Conditions — May 5, 2025
  3. Opening the Door to a Rep Career — April 28, 2025
  4. Sliding Doors: An Enduring Choice — June 24, 2024
  5. Hotel Fire Door Violations: A Concern for Family Safety During Travel Season — June 10, 2024

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  1. Incorrect installation of Door Closers — 11 comments
  2. Guest Post from my BFF (about a Thanksgiving with my family) — 10 comments
  3. Women like it firm! — 9 comments
  4. Trivia Friday — 8 comments
  5. Trivia Friday — 8 comments

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Aug 02

Skype and DHI? Give it a try!

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Skype played a big role in the leadership training seminar that I attended a couple of weeks ago for NAWIC, the National Association of Women in Construction. Two national board members who could not make the event in person, were there with us via Skype.  The receiving computer was simply hooked up to a projector …

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Aug 02

Ding Ding Ding We have a winner

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Thank you Ryan, Bill and Grant for participating in last week’s Trivia Friday!!   There was no reason for a drawing as there was only one correct answer of Florida & Texas.  Both states have hosted the DHI Conference a total of 5 times. Congratulations Grant Anthony of Duval Glass & Mirror in Jacksonville I …

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Jul 29

Trivia Friday

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OK guys, no one answered last week’s question.  This is an open book test, search the internet, ask your local chapter’s DHI President, you can even call me for a hint! Don’t do Starbucks yourself?  I’m sure your spouse, children or even a customer would appreciate the gift card. Related PostsProper Jobsite Storage of Hollow …

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Jul 27

Knobs & Knockers

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A good friend of mine, Dan Winter of Taylor Contract Hardware in Tampa sent me this picture he took while on vacation in Ireland last year. The name alone would catch any man’s eye, but a man in the door & hardware industry didn’t stand a chance of passing this store by. Related PostsSwapping my …

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Jul 26

NAWIC Region 3 Leadership Training

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My Saturday started out early with a long drive to Orlando for the National Association of Women in Construction, NAWIC Region 3 Annual Leadership Training Event. A total of 97 dedicated women in the construction industry registered for the event so I knew I was in for a treat.  And as usual, NAWIC did not …

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Jul 21

Trivia Friday!

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Related PostsWelcome to the age of Ms. FixIt More Friday Fun, Let’s go to the Movies! Rustic Hardware AIA Georgia Annual Design Conference A perfect biscuit

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Jul 20

Women of NAWIC – Valinda Krynicki

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I first met Valinda Krynicki at a Jacksonville Chapter NAWIC Meeting.  Becoming a member in 2005, she has been the past president of the Volusia Chapter and is the current secretary of the Jacksonville Chapter. She was the speaker at the meeting I attended and delivered a dynamic and informative speech on marketing. She is …

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Jul 19

Commercial Door Field Measuring Chart

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I can use your expertise.  I am trying to develop a commercial door field measuring chart for myself and to share with customers.  Review what I have so far and comment any suggestions you have. Related PostsTools of the Trade PL2 Frame Set What is a Double Egress Opening? Proud to be a part of …

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Jul 11

Faces of the Industry – Joseph D. Calvert, CSI, CDT, AHC

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Don’t hold it against me that I am always behind in reading the many industry magazines that I receive. I just read a great article about Architectural Hardware Specifications written by Joseph D. Calvert, CSI, CDT, AHC published in the June edition of The Construction Specifier. Yes, June of 2011 so I am not that …

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Jul 06

Women of NAWIC – Clare Whelan

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Clare Whelan is the president of the Miami Chapter of NAWIC.  2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the Miami Chapter and there are plans to celebrate all year long! During “Women in Construction” week in March, the Miami Chapter kicked off this year long celebration with special events including a Builder’s Boot Camp, a membership …

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Jul 05

FORE….My first game!

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After just 5 lessons my husband, Matt was gracious and brave enough to take me to play my first game of golf on July 4th. We decided to just play a scramble to allow me to get a feel for the flow of a real game.  For the benefit of those who do not know, …

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Jun 19

Unique Door Application

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Want a ping pong table but have no room…here is a solution!  I ran across this unique door application while surfing the web and wanted to share.  I’m sure these will be showing up in specs everywhere. Related PostsA.G. Wilson Learns to Golf! She’s not a little girl anymore Pleasant Memories The Merry Month of …

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