Articles
Why floor prep matters
A quote commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin says, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In the flooring world, that means failure to properly prepare a surface for new tile can cause expensive problems down the road. Scott Powers, sales manager of MDG Flooring America, explains more below. Q: Why does floor preparation...
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No surgery needed for shoulder pain
Of all the joints in your body, the shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion. Because of its incredible mobility, it is more likely to be injured or sustain painful problems. And when it does become painful, it impacts almost everything you are trying to do. Shoulders sustain sprains and strains, dislocations, tendinitis, torn...
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Mentor School students can now access books, movies and other Mentor Public Library resources right on campus
"I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a library,” said Jorge Luis Borges. Mimi simply couldn’t agree more. Nothing opens the mind, the heart, and the imagination like a good book. Even though we are zipping through the digital age, thank goodness people still love to read real books. A challenge modern-day libraries...
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Mimi Vanderhaven: Behind the Pink Curtain
In the new year, the team members here at Mimi Vanderhaven’s Mimi Magazine are doing some inner work, reassessing our mission and values and doubling down on our commitments to our readers and local business clients. We thought it would be a good idea if we opened up and let you in on some of that, I mean, let you peek behind the curtain to see...
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Meet the Artist: Lisa Ruschman
Local artist Lisa Ruschman has had a passion for glass for as long as she can remember. A creator of distinctive glass art for more than 25 years, she has embraced the many disciplines of glass throughout her illustrious career. Best known for her fine art mosaics and public art installations, Lisa’s fascination with glass and her innate...
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