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Before it hits the MLS, your home needs to shine

The spring home-selling season is in full swing. Judging by the average number of days homes in Lake County stayed on the market in the month of March, it looks as if the time period is getting a bit longer than it’s been over the past year. I caught up with Denise Zervos, who, along with her husband, Mark, owns of The Neighborhood...

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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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Find out how My Personal Trainer Mentor owner Mike Adkins transitioned from an out-of-shape guy to a fit and fabulous motivating trainer

Every journey is more successful with an encouraging partner guiding you along the way. Reaching weight loss and fitness goals is no different. No one can do it for you but having a supportive and knowledgeable mentor showing you a better, faster way certainly helps. Mike Adkins, owner of the new My Personal Trainer location in Mentor, wants...

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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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The City of Green’s eight 5K races equals one awesome summer

One of the best ways to stay in shape this summer is to walk or run regularly, and one of the best ways to stay motivated is to sign up for area races. You don’t have to be an elite runner. Most races include 5Ks and 1-mile fun walks, either of which you and your family may run or walk. One Northeast Ohio community—the City of...

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