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Defeating dandelions and crabgrass
Crabgrass is sneaky. It germinates in early spring then sits in wait until summer to attack our lawns. That’s why a preemergent in the spring is so important to controlling this weed. “That first application in the spring is crucial because it helps prevent crabgrass seed from germinating in the warming soil,” explains Correy Petz,...
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Make the stretch count
You often see a runner spending a few minutes stretching out their big muscles before a run—the quads, hamstrings and glutes. But you hardly ever see them doing stretches to their feet, which act as shock absorbers to the whole body. I caught up with Dr. Danielle Shaper, founder of Finesse Footcare in Lyndhurst, to find out why that’s...
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Whether it’s a perfectly poured concrete drive or decorative stamped concrete, Kurtz Concrete offers beauty that lasts
It’s unusual for a contractor to receive 100% five-star Google reviews. Tom Kurtz of Kurtz Concrete believes his effusive customer feedback is the result of solid client communication, a crew he employs that takes its craft passionately, and treating every job as if it were his own home. “Since it’s my reputation and name on the truck, I...
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Offering some of the best names in the industry, Window Depot is a go-to source for window and door replacements
What does Opening Day mean to you? Franks at the ballpark? That first crack of the bat? A “W” on the board at the end of the day for the home team? At Window Depot of Cleveland, the term has an entirely different connotation. To the folks who work here, it means that first spring day when you open your windows to welcome in the sunshine...
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Here’s how Guhde Flooring America took on this remodeling bathroom challenge with style and function
Built in 2004, the en-suite bathroom in this Mentor home was in dire need of a floor-to-ceiling style overhaul. The empty-nester homeowners were tired of the bland colors and outdated Jacuzzi. Teaming up with kitchen and bath designer Jillian Brickman, at Guhde Flooring America & Design Studio, they created a showstopping bath space worthy of...
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