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Here’s how Olivieri & Son can help you dry up your basement—permanently

Though the driest month in Northeast Ohio is August—where a typical day has about a 25 percent chance of precipitation—that does not mean water is not leaking into your basement. “Nobody wants to find out that their basement walls or foundation have water damage,” acknowledges Mark Olivieri, the son in Olivieri &...

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At Northeast Factory Direct, the savings don’t stop at affordable kitchen remodels. Revamp other areas of the house—for less

During a recent gander around my cluttered home office, I came to the realization that some spacious and attractive wall cabinets just might be the ultimate solution to the unorganized piles of files, office supplies and other must-keep garbage that have accumulated across my desk and open shelves. Angelo Lardomita, Jr., president, cabinet...

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With the opening of its new headquarters in Mayfield Heights, Apex Dermatology is positioned to lead the area in aesthetic, skin cancer and dermatological treatments

When Dr. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga opened the first Apex Dermatology office in 2011 in Concord, his mission was to transform lives through healthy skin. Fast-forward to 2023 and Apex has grown exponentially in just over a decade, as there is now an office within a half-hour drive from anywhere in Northeast Ohio spanning west to Lorain, east to...

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Rosso di Montalcino—Brunello’s little brother

Last month, we reviewed Brunello di Montalcino and noted that the Brunello name is derived from the Italian word for “brown.” This month’s wine choice, Rosso di Montalcino, was once known as Vermiglio (vermilion), meaning “brilliant red color,” to describe its color. “Rosso di Montalcino has been called Brunello’s little...

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At Lark & Vines, owner Leslie Choma has made it her mission to source uncommon goods from across the globe

For anyone who likes to think global and act local, shop owner Leslie Choma opened Lark & Vines last year to showcase an oh-so-darling destination for curated home goods, bags, jewelry and eclectic giftables. “Everything here is either from women-owned businesses and handmade by artists or fair trade-certified companies from all over the...

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