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Reclaim usable garage space
The apprehension of venturing into a dingy, cluttered garage to hunt for a tool can leave many simple household repairs stuck on a perpetual to-do list. “Clutter can be overwhelming,” observes Mike Padden, owner of Encore Garage Ohio. “Organizing your garage not only opens an untapped gold mine of usable space, but it also can motivate...
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The Starving Chef Recipe: Barbecued Rat Tails
Feeling ghoulish? Served up as a spooky sandwich, these barbecued rat tails will satiate even the hungriest of souls. This dish is creepily perfect for your Halloween party potluck. Happy haunting! Barbecued Rat Tails Prep time: 15 minutesSlow Cook Time: - High: 4 hours - Low: 8 hoursMakes 4 sandwiches Ingredients 8...
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A brand-new website for $0 down and an affordable monthly rate
Many local business owners are unhappy with their websites, but don’t know where to turn. Some sites may have taken months to build and cost thousands of dollars yet they’re not what the business needs. Others may have been built inexpensively by a friend or family member who is now disconnected from the process. Still others were constructed...
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A Final Thought: Well, Isn’t Fall Sweet
The day before this column was due to our production department, a co-worker told me, “Be sure you don’t write about how much you dislike fall.” I replied, “How did you know I was going to do that?” It turns out everyone knows I hate fall. But first, you have to understand what a strong statement that is. In our family, we...
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How do I rock my kitchen?
Installing natural stone counters may be the best way to rock your kitchen, advises Scott Powers, sales manager of Kiba Studios, Medina’s kitchen and bath showroom. Below, Scott explains why. Q: Why are stone countertops so popular today?A: Granite, quartz, marble and other stone materials not only beautify your kitchen and baths, but they...
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