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Northeast Ohio is experiencing a bumper crop of spring debris, including oak catkins and maple seeds, destined to clog the area’s uncovered covers

Whether you call them curly Qs or cat tails, the pollen-filled catkins that fall from oak trees are on their way. So are maple seeds, whether you call them spinners, whirly-birds or helicopters. And this year, look for a bumper crop. “The past couple of years have been mild for maple seeds, but not this year,” says Anthony Alberino,...

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Southwest Landscape Management has the tools and the expertise to keep your lawn and landscaping in full bloom

As our lawns come back to life this month, now’s the perfect time to take stock of how your yard fared over the winter. Spring cleanup is best done early—and by professionals. Steve Rak, president and owner at Southwest Landscape Management, says his crews are already in full gear doing spring clean-ups for homes, commercial...

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Meet the Artist: Brenda Glasure, Tread the Terra

“Brenda, you are strong, smart and resilient. You can tread the terra on your own terms.” Years ago, during some health struggles, local jewelry designer Brenda Glasure was moved by this insightful comment from a friend. This interaction changed Brenda’s perspective, filling her with purpose and resolve. “Tread the Terra is sort of an...

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Chronic pain: Mind, body, spirit

By definition, chronic pain is a significant discomfort you have lived with for a long time, often resulting in countless doctor visits over the years as well as dozens of treatments. In the modern world, we want a physician to “fix” us, to repair what’s broken with surgery, an injection or a pill. But chronic pain often does not respond...

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Proper flooring installation matters

All the time and careful consideration you put into selecting the perfect new flooring for your room could be compromised if it isn’t properly installed, cautions Donald Green, vice president of MDG Flooring America, in Medina. Below, Donald explains more about quality flooring installation. Q: Why does installation matter?A: Proper...

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