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For nearly 20 years, the Gruber family’s Chippewa Stone has been that unexpected gem for homeowners stressed by the kitchen or bath remodel process
Done correctly, few activities are as fun and engaging as a major remodeling project. Even more so if it’s a kitchen remodel. No other activity generates such drastic change in such short order. After all, you’re changing the backdrop for many family events and the photos that often accompany the fun of cooking, family visiting and...
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Barbera Home Improvement has stood the test of time—and so has its workmanship
Ohio has seen its share of violent storms the past month. Torrential rain, hail and high winds have wreaked havoc and caused damage to countless homes. Many people suffered flooding and leaking roofs due to storm damage. In many cases, the damage might not even be visible. One local, family-run roofing company has stood the test of time:...
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Knob-and-tube wiring
Homes built in the 1950s or earlier are loaded with charm and character, but what’s not so inviting about older homes is their electrical systems. This month I’d like to talk about old knob-and-tube wiring. If your house was built before 1950, it most likely operates on this method of wiring. The two biggest problems with knob-and-tube...
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When retired RN Dee Burton began experiencing mobility issues related to a series of health setbacks, she avoided a dangerous fall by upgrading her bathroom with Bath Depot
Dee Burton, 79, has some health advice for us, and as an RN who retired at age 75, she’s fully qualified to offer it. “I’ve seen everything,” Dee says. “I served as head of trauma for MetroHealth. You can’t shock me.” Thanks to a cruise she took in early January of 2020, Dee was also one of the first Americans to get Covid-19,...
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Now is the time to protect your remaining summer flowers and foliage from deer damage, and change deer habits so they don’t destroy valuable trees and shrubs in winter
If you’re like me, you invest a lot of time and money into landscaping plants and want to enjoy them for as long as possible, and that includes well into the fall and winter. Unfortunately, deer enjoy our plants and shrubs as much as we do. Northeast Ohio’s beautiful park systems are among the best things about living here. From the...
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