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While roofing shingles may be created equally, the talent of the installation team is not

Oftentimes, damage to a roof isn’t visible to the naked, non-professional eye. A roof may look perfectly fine yet have shingles that are hiding rotting wood and susceptibility to future leakage in the deck beneath or underlayment. I caught up with Bob Potocar, owner of Barbera Home Improvement, for a deeper dive into the mechanics of a roof...

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The spectacular assortment of tables and other works found at Unique Live Edge Tables in Mentor will blow you away

\Don’t you miss shopping? I mean that in-person, take-your-time, touch-the-items, feel-the-quality, even meet-the-owner and enjoy-the-experience kind of shopping. You just don’t get that online. When investing in a quality piece of furniture for your home, you’ll get no better shopping experience than the one at Unique Live Edge Tables...

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The City of Mentor has a diverse line-up of concerts, cruise-ins and more, coming this summer

The City of Mentor has announced its stellar lineup of summer programming with something for everyone. I caught up with Ante Logarusic, communications officer for the city, for some insider scoop. “Each year we strive to present a diverse slate of events that will appeal to everyone, from music lovers to families with younger kids,”...

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Maintaining hearing aids a must

We devote time each spring to doing a deep clean at home, in our cars and in our yards. In the spirit of maintenance and renewal, I’m devoting this month’s column to the importance of maintaining your hearing aids. We recommend you get a professional clean and check every four to six months, and sometimes more often such as if you have...

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A booster shot for health benefits

Healthcare benefits help attract and retain great people. If offered access to more benefits, 73% of employees would stay with their current employer longer, according to a MetLife 2024 study. The same report showed nearly two in five employees think their benefits do not reduce stress. There’s room for improvement. Imagine a workplace...

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