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For every room, style and budget, Lumen Nation has the perfect lighting solution

A delightful play on words, Lumen Nation illuminates a world of lighting for every room and every style, indoors and out. Owner Tom Rafferty has spent his career in lighting and shares his passion daily with customers. He opened the flagship store in North Canton six years ago, and a second one in Akron last year. “With more than 150...

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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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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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Wash, Protect, Renew: More than just a power washing

What do you get when you cross warm, wet and dark? The answer: grime—including dirt, mildew, algae and moss. “The warm March and wet April created a perfect storm,” explains Pristine Clean founder Ken Wilson. “Plus, the lack of sunshine in April prevented our siding, roofs and concrete from drying out and that has allowed mold and...

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