Tankless water heaters are more efficient, but readers we’ve polled have complained about inconsistent temperatures—particularly the so-called “cold-water sandwich” served when cold water lingers in the pipes. At the 2012 International Builders’ Show...

"We definitely see ourselves as an American pride company," said Rebecca Smith, a Master Lock marketing executive. The company is enjoying its greatest spurt of national exposure since the 1970s, Smith said, when it ran Super Bowl advertisements...

As Journal Sentinel columnist James E. Causey pointed out last weekend, of the 22,692 people working within a 2-mile radius of the site, 12,251 are "skilled," according to the U.S. Census Bureau. They are part of the remnant workforce from places such...

In 1970, seven of the top 10 employers in the city were in manufacturing. They employed 47,000 people. "My sister lived here, and she told me that it wouldn't be hard for me to find a good-paying job and she was right," said Cox, 67, who migrated here...

Antion, Scott A. McGee; J- visiting * Hickman was diagnosed with lung cancer on Aug. 10, 2011. He claims the 59 defendants are responsible for the lung injury. Hickman is seeking a jury trial to resolve all issues involved. Case number: 12-C-143 Robert...

The 10-second takeaway For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q4), AO Smith beat expectations on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share. Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue grew significantly, and GAAP earnings per share increased...