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Local pressure washing powerhouse Pristine Clean turned a mythological creature into a metaphor for solving one of Northeast Ohio’s biggest problems for homeowners—damaged concrete

The mythological “Kraken” dates back to a 12th century Norwegian legend, perhaps rooted in sightings of giant squid. More recently, the sea monster has been popularized in comic books and in the 1981 movie Clash of the Titans, when it appears as a pet of Poseidon. In the movie, Zeus famously utters, “Release the Kraken.” Today, the...

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Here’s how Spartan StormShield saved one local couple from ever having to worry about weathering another storm

Ray and Joyce Gilliland moved to their lovely and well-kept Hudson home in 1985. To keep up with their growing family of three children, 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, they built a home addition that included a gorgeous sunken great room with skylights and a deck. It was the perfect spot for hosting holidays and hanging out...

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From its founding in 1974 to an expanded new leadership team of regional flooring superstars, Northport Flooring America continues to serve homeowners with high-quality products and installation

Northport Flooring America has a rich history, with each newly installed plank expanding the Akron landmark’s platform as one of the region’s premier full-service flooring companies. Now, a new generation of leaders is tracing a direct lineage—from the recently refurbished showroom, through the warehouse, to those who set out to make...

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Here’s why Kevin Wasie, of Exactly, says setting your selling price is the key to netting more for your home

Many homeowners who wonder how much their house is worth often search online real estate database companies like Zillow to get an estimated market value. Oftentimes, however, online estimates are too low or too high, and not an accurate valuation. “When selling your home, setting the right listing price is one of the most important...

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Happening now at Floorz, the biggest sales of the year—and you get to decide how you want to cash in

Whether an experience, good or service, we all love it when something has been curated just for us. At Brian Erickson’s Floorz, customers have the rare opportunity to enjoy all three, particularly this month. During Karastan’s Save Beautifully Fall Sale, not only can shoppers select from high-quality products offered in a customer-centric...

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