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Hassle-free baths and Christmas in July with Bath R Us

Tile can look nice in a shower or tub surround. But it also can create a major headache, cautions Chad Howman, owner of Bath R Us. “Tile grout is porous, and when water gets into the grout it can get behind the tile,” Chad explains. “Because mold and mildew grows where it’s wet and dark, you can end up with a big patch of mold or...

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When the team at property management giant Goudreau Management Corporation wanted a top-level roofing company on its roster, they called Spartan StormShield

Like cream rising to the top, companies in the marketplace with exceptionally high standards often have a way of finding each other. Take, for instance, Goudreau Management Corporation and Spartan StormShield. Founded in 1948 by George J. Goudreau Sr., Goudreau Management Corporation has grown over the years to include property management...

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Although Northport Flooring America has the next generation of owners at the helm, this landmark store remains committed to excellence

Northport Flooring America is an Akron landmark. In April, a longtime owner who helped put it on the map retired, but not before charting a course for the next generation. In his 40-year career, Harold Musci, along with Derek Fay, established the location their predecessor named Northport for its proximity to the intersection of Northampton...

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The best way to protect your home is to keep your gutters clean and flowing freely

Clogged, overflowing gutters are more than a nuisance. Sure, they can cause staining on your siding and wash mulch into your driveway, but the damage can be far more than just aesthetic. As the photos on this page reveal, water damage from overflowing gutters can cause foundation erosion, soffit and fascia damage, and mold and mildew in your...

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The savings at Floorz are hot, hot, hot!

The savings at Floorz this summer are hot, hot, hot. Right now, at all three of our stores, the big Shaw Summer Sale is going on, until Thursday, August 31. Customers can save 25 percent off all Shaw flooring, including carpeting, vinyl plank, hardwood, tile, laminate and stone. Waterproof flooring from Shaw starts at just $2.49 a square foot, so...

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