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Newborn wildlife may look vulnerable, but their best chance of survival is with the mothers

If spring is in the air, you can expect to see the newest generation of baby animals making its adorable way into the world. While there’s nothing more precious and awe-inspiring than a newborn fawn, chick or duckling, it’s always best to observe them from a distance rather than interact with them. According to Tammy O’Neil, who is...

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Wash away winter grime with three alternating services from Pristine Clean for your house, roof and concrete

The winter of 2025 has been brutal. Everywhere you look, the region seems covered in salt, grime, mildew and mold, including our homes—the siding, roofs and concrete surfaces. Now that we’ve arrived at mid-March, however, the end is in sight. At last, we can picture ourselves with our feet up, relaxing on our backyard...

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Yes, Chef! Chef Carmen Paponetti, Timber Kitchen & Social in Willowick

The Japanese expression “me de taberu” means “we eat with our eyes.” Chef Carmen Paponetti understands the meaning of this the way Monet had a knack for watercolors. Over the years he’s racked up an impressive slew of awards including a Zagat rating for Outstanding Sushi while he was head sushi chef at Parallax, and Best Sushi...

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Head to Lake Metroparks and hit the trails by skis, snowshoes or hiking boots

“There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices.” This is one of Mimi’s favorite sayings (Scandinavian by provenance, and they would know, right?). When the temperature plummets, we can do one of two things: dive under blankets indoors and complain about it or throw on a parka and hit the snow-capped trails just outside...

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How much should windows really cost?

When it comes to home improvement projects, replacement windows can be one of the most confusing. Different companies offer different products, different pricing and make different promises. We asked Mike Farist, founder of Roofsmith Restoration, to help cut through the hype and give the straight scoop about how much replacement windows should...

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