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From planning to designing to putting it all in place, Acclaim Renovations & Design can create the space of your dreams

As calming as the placid countryside depicted in its papered accent wall and as sophisticated as its gold and crystal chandeliers, this recent kitchen renovation conjures the perfect mix of refined elegance and family-friendly functionality. “The Mentor home, built in 1998, was in need of a more modern and updated look,” says Bob Potocar,...

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ABC Equipment Rental & Sales co-owners Alan Zatik and Jamie Terpay have everything professional contractors need to get the job done safely and efficiently

In spite of the dreary April weather, area contractors are already on the job for what promises to be another busy spring season. Handy homeowners, too, are beginning to prune, plant, power wash, and paint. But getting the job done safely and efficiently requires the right equipment. ABC Equipment Rental & Sales co-owners Alan Zatik and...

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Lisa Ciofani Basham’s Helpful Home Staging can help you net more when it’s time to sell

No matter what your home is worth when you go to sell, master stager Lisa Ciofani Basham, founder of Helpful Home Staging, can transform it and earn you more money in less time. “Anyone who doesn’t think they need a professional stager is leaving money on the table when they sell,” says Lisa, who is celebrating her 15th year in business...

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It’s patio season at Northeast Factory Direct

For many Northeast Ohioans, summer evenings are all about relaxing in the fresh air with close friends and family. “Most people shopping for patio furniture are thinking about conversation sets where they can talk and enjoy each other’s company,” suggests Marc Linden, manager of Northeast Factory Direct’s Cleveland showroom. “We are...

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Avoiding the storm chasers

You have probably heard the term “storm chasers” from the Weather Channel—men and women who fling themselves headlong into severe weather events for the sake of good TV. But there is another storm chaser far more common. These are unscrupulous, out-of-state “contractors” who knock on doors in the wake of storms and sell low-quality...

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