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Oh, can you believe it? Spring isfinally here. It feels as though we’vewaited so long for this – the most

breathtaking of seasons.I was out a few days ago

enjoying the warmth in theair with my pug, Ricky.Even he could feel

something different that day. He could feel the inviting warmth of

a new season – a new beginning.Spring is the most exciting season.

It’s a time for new beginnings,whether that be for our lives, ourhomes or our yards.

This year’s Spring Home & Garden issure to offer some wonderfulinspiration for your remodeling and planting projects.

Each page blooms with wonderful information on localbusinesses that are here to help you through the process.

Melissa HaydenSpecialty Publications Editor

[email protected] | 248-7121

Greening the kitchenGo Green with eco-friendly cabinetry – it’s nolonger a passing fad.

Expert tips for creating a beautiful landscapeIncrease the value and beauty of your home withexpert tips.

Bring spring into your homeInexpensive ways to add a touch of the seasonof new beginnings.

Early gardeningBring the outdoors into your home this spring.

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ContactSpring Home & Garden is an annual advertising-sponsored

magazine published by the Specialty Publications Departmentof The Community Press/ The Community Recorder.

Questions and comments can be sent to Editor MelissaHayden c/o The Community Press/394 Wards

Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail [email protected].

For advertising information call 8536270.

Seibel’s Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Nature’s Corner Greenhouses . . . . . . . . . . .5

IC Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Splendid Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Dick Scott Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Artisan Restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Roof Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Economy Glass and Window . . . . . . . . . .12

Riley’s Pool & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Ceramic Tile Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

White Oak Lawnmower . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Affordable Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

USA Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Homeowners embarking on akitchen remodel typically mustselect the style, the quality ofcraftsmanship and the materialsthat meet their unique valuesand project goals. With the press-ing need to increase energy effi-ciency and conserve resources,green remodeling continues togain in popularity.

“Incorporating green elementsinto a kitchen remodel is nolonger considered just a passingfad, but a way of life,” said DickTitus, executive vice president ofthe Kitchen CabinetManufacturers Association(KCMA). “Homeowners feel asocial responsibility to chooseproducts that are safe for theenvironment and their family’swelfare.”

Kitchen cabinets could take upas much as half of a kitchen reno-vation budget, so it’s vital forhomeowners wanting to “green”their kitchens to choose a qualitycabinet manufacturer with rootsin environmental sustainability.KCMA’s EnvironmentalStewardship Program (ESP) cansimplify the quest. ESP enablescabinet manufacturers to demon-

strate their commitment to envi-ronmental sustainability andhelps consumers easily identifyenvironmentally friendly prod-ucts. After meeting the certifica-tion requirements in areas suchas product resource management,air quality, process resource man-agement, environmental steward-ship and community relations,companies earn the ESP seal todisplay on their products. As acriterion in the NAHB GreenBuilding Standard, the first ANSIapproved green building rating

system for residential construc-tion in the U.S., ESP sets the stan-dard for homeowners looking tointegrate affordable eco-friendlycabinets into their home.

ESP encourages the followingpractices by awarding points tomanufacturers who qualify:

Certified by a recognized sustainable forestry program

Wood products, especiallycabinets, are an environmentallyfriendly choice for a number of

reasons. One reason is that woodis a naturally renewable resource,meaning new trees will grow inplace of those that have alreadybeen harvested. ESP certificationawards points to manufacturerswho use wood in their cabinetsthat is certified through a recog-nized sustainable forestry pro-gram. Programs such as theForest Stewardship Council (FSC)and Sustainable ForestryInitiative (SFI) put a label ontheir wood products to showconsumers that the resourcesremoved from the forest are at alevel the forest is capable ofrenewing without damaging itsfuture. In doing so, these prac-tices preserve the environmentand valuable forest resources.

Use of materials with low levels of formaldehyde

To earn points in ESP’s airquality category, manufacturersmust prove that 80 percent ofparticleboard, medium densityfiberboard, hardboard and ply-wood used in the cabinets meetthe low formaldehyde emissions

Greening the kitchen up with eco-friendly cabinetry

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The housing market is stillnot what it used to be, so manyhomeowners are choosing tostay put and remodel. At Seibel’sCabinets you can get customdesigns, outstanding personalservice and fair prices.

Seibel’s Cabinets has a widearray of cabinets and counter-tops to choose from for yourkitchen, bath or workspace.Owners, Dave and Lisa Seibelwill work with you to stay with-in your budget but still provide

you with quality materials.During your free consultation,they can use their design soft-ware to show you a 3-D rendi-tion of your space.

Dave Seibel started in theindustry as a home builder in1994 and then decided to focuson cabinets and countertops. In2004, he and Lisa openedSeibel’s Cabinets on HarrisonAvenue in the heart of Cheviot.With Dave’s background he isable to coordinate the entire proj-

ect and he personally overseesevery aspect from the electricalwork to the plumbing to theinstallation of the very last cabi-net. A recent client of Seibel’s,Lesa Carpenter, had granitecountertops installed andremarked, “My neighbors wereamazed that Dave took care ofevery little detail. The projectcould not have gone anysmoother!”

Clients can stop by theirshowroom to see a complete line

of cabinets and accessories fromthe industry’s top manufactur-ers, as well as countertopoptions including solid surfaces,laminate, quartz and granite.Their showroom is openMonday through Friday from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To set up anappointment call 389-1300 or forafter hours call Dave’s cell phoneat 236-7626. You can also visittheir Web site atwww.seibelscabinets.com.

Custom designs, persnal service at fair prices


Nature’s Corner opened itsdoors for the first time on Oct. 15,1975, as a tropical plan store onGlenway Avenue at Prout’sCorner. Houseplants, macrame’s,pet rocks, and paisley decormade this mid ’70s plant store avery current ‘happening’ place toshop.

The owner, Tom Oestreicher,had a passion for growing plants,a thirst for knowledge aboutplants and the willingness to talkat great lengths about them. Abond was formed with ever‘plant lover’ customer and busi-ness relationships were based onsolid foundations of mutualrespect, quality products and truedollar value. That is still thefoundation of Nature’s Corner 35years later!

Lots of changes have occurredin the 35 year growth of Nature’sCorner. It’s location is now asprawling 2-acre facility at 1029Ebenezer Road, in DelhiTownship. The wooden green-houses here were of the original69 greenhouses that gave Delhithe “Floral Paradise of the

Midwest” title. Today the historicgreenhouses are still used togrow thousands of annuals,perennials, herbs, vegetables,roses and aquatic plants for theretail public.

Like a caterpillar transforminginto the butterfly, Nature’s Cornerhas undergone continuouschange in order to stay fresh andcompetitive in today’s challeng-ing business world. The once tat-tered and neglected greenhousesare now a colorful, fun and edu-cating place to shop for almostany plant or gardening need.

The owner, Beth Oestreicher,has devoted herself to creatingthe most colorful, customerfriendly retail greenhouses in the

Tristate area. “High qualityplants, new to the trade or oldfavorites are grown right on ourproperty,” said Beth. “We selectour plant starts from the world-wide sources and grow themhere so they readily adapt to ourcustomers’ home conditions.”

The 35 years of change haskept Nature’s Corner constantlyon the look-out for ‘what’s next.’The welcome change, accordingto both Beth and Tom.

“It’s what keeps us fresh andnew. This year we have a newWeb site which we are all excitedabout. It gives anyone a view ofwho and what we are. The Website has specials, plant tips,coupons, pricing for 2010, infor-

mation about our employees andemployment. Visit the Web site atwww.naturescornerplants.comand let us know what you think.”

Beth and Tom would like tosay “thank you” for your 35years of support and letting themshare with you.

They are grateful for each oftheir wonderful customers, newor old. They may have changedfrom their beginnings in 1975,but their business basics offriendship, courtesy, quality andvalue are still here and alwayswill be!

Nature’s Corner will open forthe season on Monday, March 29.Come visit just in time for Easter!

Nature’s Corner Greenhouses celebrates 35th Anniversary

Nature’s Corner in 2009.Nature’s Corner in 1988 when the property was purchased.

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The best way to find areliable home improvementcompany is to ask familyand friends. IC Repairs is afast growing home remod-eling and handyman busi-ness because people aretalking about them. Andeverything they have to sayis positive!

IC Repairs, founded bywest side resident SteveAccurso, provides a widerange of services including

interior and exterior paint-ing, kitchen and bathremodels and generalhandyman home improve-ment services. Accurso’sone-on-one approach withclients has won him repeatbusiness and many referrals.

Springtime is a busy timeof year for IC with exteriorfreshening-up projects.Homeowners are anxious toshake off their cabin feverand get outside to enjoy the

warm weather and theiroutside spaces. IC can helppaint your porch, shed,house trim or front door.They can also powerwashsiding, decks and patios andrepair any damages causedby the long winter months.

To learn more about ICRepairs or to schedule afree estimate on any ofyour home projects, visittheir website at www.icre-pairs.com or call 207-0974.

IC Repairs growing fast

Kim Wildenmann, inte-rior designer and founderof Splendid Spaces, LLCoffers ideas for simplechanges that can freshenup your home for spring.

• Bring in fresh floralarrangements or silks thatincorporate a “fresh fromthe garden look,” withwildflowers or herbs.

• Refresh furniturewith new pillows in color-ful fabrics.

• Replace heavy bed-ding with a light cottoncomforter.

• Paint a room in asoothing shade of light gold,sage green, or aqua blue.

• Get ready for out-door living with acrylicfabrics. There are so manystyles now that have agreat look and wear wellfor inside and out.

Splendid Spaces, LLCwill help you with all ofyour design needs,including selection of

paint colors, furnitureand accessories todesigning window treat-ments, murals and totalroom additions orremodels.

Kim was on an awardwinning Homearamadesign team and has pre-sented seminars at theCincinnati Home andGarden Show.

To learn more about in-home consultations, visither website at www.splendidspaces.com orcall 941-0767.

Check out Kim’s blog,offering free design tipsand advice.

Freshen up your home forspring with Splendid Spaces

Dick Scott knowsplumbing – inside andoutside, commercial, resi-dential and industrial.And for 44 years he hasbeen serving the greaterCincinnati area for all oftheir plumbing needs.

Dick Scott Plumbing,founded in 1966 by itsnamesake is located at 619Delhi Pike and is fullylicensed and insured. DickScott, Master Plumber,

leads a team of experi-enced JourneymenPlumbers in providing themost reliable and compre-hensive plumbing services.

Some of the servicesthey provide are sewertapping, water tapping,water heaters, boilers, firehydrant work, sewerdrains and backhoe work.They are well experiencedin full home remodels,commercial construction

and industrial projects.Their showroom car-

ries vanities, basic plumb-ing products and hard-to-find repair parts. They canalso custom order any ofyour plumbing needs.

For more information,visit their website atwww.dickscottplumbing.com or call 921-2254 toschedule an appointmentfor any of your plumbingneeds.

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Every year hundreds ofthousands of dollars inproperty damage occur inthe Cincinnati area as aresult of fire, flood, stormor water damage.

If you are the unfortu-nate victim of such a cata-strophic event, you will beglad to know that a localcompany stands ready tomeet your needs.

Artisan Restoration hasthe skill and expertise toprovide expedient services.

The professionals atArtisan Restoration aretrained and certified infire and water damagerestoration.

Through years of expe-

rience and continued edu-cation in their field, theycan perform all types ofservices from minor dam-ages to complete structur-al repairs.

Artisan Restoration canalso assist you with insur-ance claims by dealingdirectly with youradjuster.

They will provide com-plete detailed estimatesthat are required by yourinsurance company.

Artisan Restoration is acertified firm with theInstitute of InspectionCleaning & RestorationCertification and a mem-ber of the Better Business

Bureau. For your protection

their employees are bond-ed and insured and allworkmanship is guaran-teed for two years.

Each and every job,regardless of its size, istreated with the samedegree of service and pro-fessional craftsmanship.When you’re in need ofproperty repairs turn tothe name you can trust –Artisan Restoration.

For more informationcall 451-0299 or visit www.artisanrestoration.com.

Twenty-four hour emer-gency service is also avail-able by calling 314-5501.

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It may be a little cool outside,but homeowners are alreadydreaming of creating beautifulgarden settings around theirhomes come spring. Landscapingsuccess doesn’t have to be hit ormiss, and if it has been for you, itmay be time to call in a profes-sional landscape designer.

Why? Because in the long run,hiring a landscape designer cancost less than doing it yourself.You’ll get a “doable” design cre-ated right the first time, savingyou the costof repeatedtries at get-ting it rightor plantingthe wrongplants in thewrongspots. Aprofessionallandscapedesignerenvisionscreativesolutions tothe mostdifficult out-door challenges - problemsthey’ve more than likely solvedbefore.

Plus, a high-quality landscapeincreases home sale prices up to10.8 percent, compared to a homewith a simply average landscape,according to the Journal ofEnvironmental Horticulture.

Here are some tips from pro-fessional landscape designers tocreate your dream garden.

First, consider your space andany “issues” that it has. Hidingan unsightly air conditioningunit, adding privacy and chang-ing boring views to beautifulones are issues that landscapedesigners face with many clients.

“As a certified landscapedesigner through the Associationof Professional LandscapeDesigners, I see the big picture,”said Boston-based landscapedesigner Maria von Brincken,APLD. “A designer sees the prob-lems that you see, and often theones you don’t, and can offersolutions to create beautiful,functional and earthy-friendlylandscapes to add to your lives.”

Next, do your homework. Tearout favorite pictures from gar-dening magazines, and startmaking a file on what you wouldlike for your dream garden.While not everything might bepossible for your garden, it willgive your landscape designer avisual starting point. Don’t forgetabout hardscape such as patios,decks and fencing; designers canhelp with these also.

Take your time. Brinckenwarns of the temptation to

impulsivelybuy plantsat a gardencenter andattempt agardenmake-over.This can bea costlygamble forthose with-out experi-ence. Manyhomeown-ers find thatit takes thehelp of a

designer to create a well-plannedlandscape project that includesboth plants and hardscape.

While there is a cost to hiring alandscape designer, it is ultimate-ly more economical to work withan expert to create a plan specificto your yard. The project is com-pleted in a timely manner andwithin budget when you takeyour time and create a landscapeplan. Expect to spend about 10percent of the total cost of theproject on the design.

Consider what you want toachieve with your landscape.“People are busy, and they wantto have an outdoor space thatmakes them feel comfortable, notfrustrated and worn out fromgardening chores,” said JudyNauseef, APLD, of Iowa City,Iowa, and president of theAssociation of ProfessionalLandscape Designers(www.apld.org).

“They also want to maximizetheir investment in their home,”she adds. ‘Having a well-

Expert tips for creatinga beautiful landscape

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level of the California AirResources Board (CARB)Compwood ATCM. Suchmaterials must be third-party certified by aCARB-approved lab tomeet low formaldehydeemission standards.

The CARB CompwoodATCM is the lowestformaldehyde standardin the world.Formaldehyde is a natu-rally occurring substancethat can be produced bythe human body. It isubiquitous and a compo-nent of hundreds of con-sumer items.

Eco-friendly manufacturing process

When shopping for eco-friendly cabinets, it isimportant to not onlyexamine the cabinets, butalso the process that wasused to manufacture them.

Criteria for processresource managementincludes that the manu-facturer have an activerecycling program forwastes, an energy-conser-vation program or anoth-er form of environmental-management system.

On top of conservingresources, these practicescan reduce the emissionof pollutants and green-house gases, and aid indecreasing landfills, all of

which have clear societalbenefits.

Commitment to the environment

When purchasing ESPcertified cabinets, home-owners can rest assuredthat the manufacturer iscommitted to both theenvironment and theircommunity. ESP’s envi-ronmental stewardshipcriteria require that themanufacturer have a writ-ten policy stating a firmcommitment to protect theenvironment. The com-munity relations categoryencourages the manufac-turer to demonstrate com-munity involvement andleadership through service

or charitable organiza-tions and observe all fed-eral, state and local envi-ronmental requirements.

With almost 150 ESPcertified cabinetry compa-nies to choose from, home-owners have the ability toselect environmentallyresponsible cabinetry tai-lored to their needs, nomatter their price, style,finish and wood preference– just look for the ESP seallocated on the base cabinet.

For more informationand tips on “greening”the home and findingenvironmentally friendlycabinetry visitwww.greencabinet-source.org.

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designed landscape givesthe homeowner more liv-ing space and also helpswith resale value.”

Research and reach outto a few landscapedesigners. Be sure tointerview several design-ers to find one who meetsyour needs and personali-ty. Review the portfolio orWeb site of each designer,and visit some of theirwork if possible. Finally, ifyou have a budget inmind, share this with thedesigner up front.

Get ready to get dirty.“You can hire a landscapedesigner for a range ofservices. You mightchoose to hire a designerfor a two hour consulta-tion for ideas and sugges-tions that you mightimplement yourself,” saidPatricia St. John, APLD, ofBerkeley, Calif., andAPLD incoming presi-dent. “You could also hirea designer to give you acomplete design for yourgarden. When it comes toimplementing the designyou have choices --involve the designerwhile you hire a recom-mended landscape con-tractor or even do some ofthe work yourself.”

Also, you do not haveto complete the wholeplan at once. A landscapecan be installed over aperiod of time as well.Homeowners can decidewhat areas are mostimportant and start there.

Take the first step to adream garden. With thehelp of a professionallandscape designer, youcan create a plan that willwork for your landscapeand you. Finding adesigner is easy: visitwww.apld.org.


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Spring is a time of new begin-nings. Flowers and plants areblooming, the sun is shining andthe weather is finally gettingwarmer after winter’s chill. Sowhy not bring some of spring’sbeauty into your home so youcan enjoy it day after day?

“Some people think they haveto purchase new accessories torefresh their home for spring.Nothing could be further from thetruth,” said Christine Silverman,director of small project paints forRust-Oleum. “There are some easy,affordable ways to bring springinto your home by ‘upcycling’ thethings you already have. Thesesimple projects are fun ways togive a new beginning to the thingsyou have sitting in the garage orbasement, while keeping them outof the land fill. It’s a win-win forboth you and Mother Nature.”

Bring your flower garden indoors

A great way to perk up a homefor spring is by decorating roomswhere you spend the most time -like the living or family room orkitchen - with flowers. By spraypainting flower pots you alreadyown bright yellow, purple orgreen and grouping them intoindoor “gardens,” you will givethem new life, while bringing thegreat outdoors inside. Considerusing Painter’s Touch Ultra Cover2X, a fast-drying spray paint thatworks well on wood, wicker,metal, plaster or unglazed ceram-ic and resists chipping and fad-ing. Or, place your “new” potteryon wrought iron plant stands orpedestal tables painted in coordi-nating colors to add a burst ofcolor to any room.

Winds of changeAdding color to a ceiling or

oscillating fan is a great way toadd a pop of color in an unexpect-ed way. Rediscover a fan you havestored in the attic. Or find a good

deal on a fan that complimentsyour personality at a flea marketor discount store and bring ithome for a facelift. Covering thefan in just one coat of inexpensivespray paint in a fresh spring colorwill create a conversation piecethat will last throughout the year.For this project, try using Rust-Oleum Universal spray paint. Itsunique trigger spray makes it easyto use at any angle and it can beused on any surface – plastic,metal, wood and more.

Bring the outdoor patio furniture inside

Remember the old wickerchair and loveseat you picked upat Aunt Ida’s garage sale?They’re not just for outside.Spray paint them with one coatof Painter’s Touch Ultra Cover2X with Advanced Double CoverTechnology in a bright springcolor like Aqua or Green Appleand suddenly you have new seat-ing that is perfect for your sun-room, front porch or foyer.

Restore and renew flea market finds

Flea markets are full of treas-ures that sometimes just need alittle TLC to give them new life.Save that dingy chandelier, tar-nished lamp or outdated book-case from the trash by restoring itwith a fresh coat of spray paint,which is sometimes all that isneeded to turn garage sale or fleamarket finds into treasures.

For hundreds of easy projectideas to help you decorate andtransform your home, visitwww.paintideas.com. Before youknow it you’ll have splashes ofsunshine, spring color and greatconversation pieces throughoutyour home without spendingmuch time or money. Say good-bye to the winter blues and helloto some springtime cheer.


Inexpensive ways to bring spring into your home

Most people don’t understandwhy their roof has failed or whyit never lasts its warranty.

Roof Time has the answer.“It has to do with what I like

to call the ‘Energy Trilogy,’ RoofTime Project ManagerJDShoemaker explains.“Ventilation, insulation, and radi-ation.”

A common problem is thatthere is not enough insulation.Roof Time uses the amount rec-ommended by Energy Star.

Ventilation and insulation arerequired by code, but radiation isnot. Therefore, most in the roof-ing industry don’t take it intoconsideration, according toShoemaker.

Roof Time uses a radiant bar-rier, a metallic foil material, thatreduces the transmission of radi-ated heat. Using this techniqueRoof Time can add another 10years to your roof’s life.

These factors will pay divi-dends, as you’ll be able to save

on your monthly energy bill.“We have the knowledge,”

said Shoemaker.“We have quali-

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impor-tantly weare pas-sionateaboutservingourcus-tomer.

Weknow

that ourintegrity

depends onour service.”

Client Rick Beckettknows this best. Beckett restswell at night because he has com-plete confidence in the roof overhis head.

“I knew nothing about roofs,”the homeowner admits.

“But those at Roof Time spenttime with me and helped meunderstand. They told me whatwas needed, what they would doand they did it.The experiencewas fantastic.”

Beckett recommends RoofTime, because he was satisfied,not only with their expertise, buttheir impeccable service.

“All those in the roof industryhave to ask why their businessexists,” explains Shoemaker.“We exist to serve.”

Roof Time has won Angie’sList Super Service Award for thepast four years in a row, as wellas, was voted Favorite Roofer byThe Community Press readers in2009.

Their estimators arrive ontime and prepared, in neatly let-tered vehicles and uniforms;inspect the attic portion of theroof, then inspect and measurefrom the roof top.


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“...We are passionateabout servingour customer.We know thatour integritydepends onour service.”

Rick Beckett’s West Chester home.

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For 30 years Economy Glassand Window has been providingquality service to Cincinnati resi-dents and businesses.

From commercial storefrontsto residential windows to customshower enclosures and mirrors –they do it all!

And right now with Springhere, they are running 30 percentoff of all screen repairs.

As we start to air out the win-ter blues from our homes andopen those windows, manyhomeowners are greeted withdamaged or ripped screens.

You can bring those into theirshowroom at 5819 Filview Circle,in Dent, and they will re-screenand repair those within three tofive days.

It is also a great time of year toconsider replacing your windowsbecause you may qualify for a 30percent tax credit up to $1,500 for

the purchase of windows, doorsand storm windows.

We are confident that we carrya style and size to suit yourapplication.

You can be sure that yourinvestment will add value toyour home or business, cut ener-gy costs and reduce upkeep dras-tically.

Economy Glass has an experi-enced glazier on staff that isresponsible for selecting, cutting,installing, replacing and remov-ing all types of glass.

Economy Glass has a widerange of products and differentstyles to choose with all of thelatest technology and updates.

They have fusion weldedsashes and frames for engineeredstrength and thermal 7/8-inchinsulated glass with ComforTechwarm edge technology, whichprovides comfort and energy

savings. For easy cleaning and opera-

tion, they have a double hungwindow where sashes tilt in, slid-er sashes lift out, and casementand awning sashes open a full 90degrees.

Economy Glass is also knownfor the expertise with installingshower enclosures.

Their door specialists haveyears of experience installingbasic tub enclosures, as well aselegant European shower doors.

They can work with framed orframeless shower or tub doors toprovide a customized look foryour bathroom.

Their showroom is a greatplace to stop by to get customideas for your glass and mirrorprojects.

You can view customized mir-ror options for your cabinetdoors, walls and ceilings.

You can also browse throughcatalogs for exterior doors, patiodoors, sidelights and transoms,as well as a wide variety of clearand decorative glass style entrydoors.

If you have a home improve-ment project that involves glassor mirror, Economy Glass andWindow can be a great resource.

After so many years in busi-ness, they are capable and experi-enced to handle almost any com-mercial or residential repair orinstallation.

For more information or toschedule an appointment for anestimate, call 661-7748.

Or visit their Web site atwww.economyglassandwindow.com.

You can also stop in to theirshowroom Monday throughFriday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. andSaturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Economy Glass and Window celebrates 30 years


Riley’s Pools and Spas, ownedand operated by Brian Eilermanand Mark Hauser, is the onlyfull-service pool and spa store onthe west side.

Eilerman, an Elder graduate,grew up on the west side and hasworked for 18 years in distribu-tion, manufacturing, and retailareas of the swimming poolindustry. Hauser, a Moeller grad,brings 12 years of experience.

“We can transform your back-yard into the yard you’ve alwayswanted,” said Eilerman, whosedaughter the store is named after.

“We offer professional installa-tion of in-ground and above-ground pools, spas; as well as allthe chemicals and equipmentneeded to maintain them.”

Riley’s Pools and Spas is theonly west-side spa dealer offer-ing different styles of spas tomeet all price ranges and sizerestrictions.

They also offer everything toenjoy your spa from chemicals

and accessories to filters andreplacement parts. They also pro-vide service if you have a prob-lem or need to winterize.

Riley’s is your one-stop shopfor everything including pooland spa openings and closings,safety cover installation, replace-ment pool liners, and service.

Riley’s carries GLB and main-

tains pool chemical lines, as wellas Leisure Time and Baquaspa forspas. Bring in a water sample forfree computer analysis to getoptimum water balance for yourwater.

In the showroom are workingmodels of spas, an in-groundpool display, heaters, automaticcleaners, salt/chlorine genera-

tors, a full line of maintenanceequipment, and a variety of toys,games and floats.

The Seventh AnniversaryWeekend Sale will be heldThursday, March 25, throughSunday, April 4.

Please stop in and celebratewith them by receiving 15 per-cent off all in-stock store items,excluding pools and spas.

Riley’s Pools and Spas is locat-ed at 6212 Glenway Ave. (nearThe Home Depot) and is openweekdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. andSunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call481-3000 for details.

Whether you want a pool or spa, Riley’s has it all

Join Riley’s Pool and Spas for their seventh Anniversary Sale.

Brian Chloe, Riley and Mark.


It’s spring and change is in the air!Many homeowners are looking to reno-vate and update their homes this springand research shows that the wisest invest-ment that you can make to your home isin the kitchen and bathroom. With a highreturn on your investment and a newlook that livens up your home, CeramicTile Outlet has the perfect product foryour kitchen or bath redo.

Located in Erlanger, Ceramic TileOutlet has been supplying Tristate home-owners with high quality floor and walltiles for 20 years. Homeowners preferCeramic Tile Outlet because of theirexcellent selection of tile which theyhave in stock, ready for pick-up andtheir unparalleled customer service.

“That is one thing that sets us apartand makes us different from other tilecompanies. We stock our tile and haveit conveniently ready for our customersand the other tile suppliers don’t,” saidowner Dan Kennedy. “It is already here,ready to be loaded.”

Ceramic Tile Outlet carries fine, quali-

ty tile that you will love inyour kitchen or bath-

room at exceptionalprices. The compa-

ny imports mostof its tile fromthe mostrespected tilemakers inItaly and hasbeen doingbusiness withmany of their

vendors forover 20 years.

“We carry porce-lain, ceramic, and

glass tile as well as anengineered stone that no

one else has in greaterCincinnati,” said Kennedy.

This spring, give both the value ofyour home and your kitchen or bath-room a boost with beautiful tile fromCeramic Tile Outlet. Call 525-1600 formore information and store hours.

Spring home makeovers startwith tile from Ceramic Tile Outlet

Ceramic Tile Outlet has beensupplyingTristatehomeownerswith highquality floor and wall tiles for 20 years.

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It’s that time of year again for thatmuch needed servicing on your lawnand garden power equipment.

The season will be here sooner thanyou think and at the White OakLawnmower Shop, they do get busywhen it hits.

That’s why they promote service spe-cials at this time of year to enhance youreffort to come in now. Pick-up anddelivery may be available for a minimalfee. Beat the rush!

They would also like to take this timeto explain servicing on a lawnmower.

Every year they have some customerscome in and say, “I can service my ownmower for less than $39.” They’re askedjust what do they do when they servicetheir lawnmower.

The customer replies he changes theoil and air filter and sharpens the blade.A service is in more detail, however, andyour mower will perform better andlonger.

For instance, that blade the customerhas sharpened: Did they balance it?How about the RPM’s which gives amower its power? Most mowers, espe-cially mulching mowers will drop RPMsas the season goes along and you won’teven realize it.

Most mowers should be set at 3,100RPMs. After a year of use, most mowersshow an average of 2,600 RPMs.

With that, customers say, “What do

you do when you service a lawnmower?” Well, they’re told how White Oak

Lawnmower Shop has a 15 point checklist some of them onthe list are,sharpen andbalance theblade,changethe oiland airfilter,read-justthelink-age,torquedown thehead, resetthe RPMs,check self-propoperation belts,adjust cables, check compression.

White Oak Lawnmower Shop is fami-ly-owned and operated and has beenservicing the west side of Cincinnati formore that 35 years.

They have factory trained techniciansand are a master service center for mostsmall engines on the market.

Don’t wait, beat the rush! Call 385-4397. The shop is located at 3590 BlueRock Road at Banning.

Beat the rush, visit White Oak Lawnmower Shop now

White OakLawnmower

Shop is family-owned and

operated andhas been

servicing the westside of Cincinnatifor more than 35

years.

An estimate can beprepared right from theirvehicles or e-mailed backthe same day!

Estimators are non-commissioned, and onlybid work that needs to becompleted. Written esti-mates are free, and featuredigital roof top photos.

Roof Time is an OwensCorning preferred contrac-tor and has been servingthe community with officesin Boone and Clermontcounties since 1995.

For more informationon Roof Time call OfficeManager Sandy, at 859-344-TIME or 513-528-TIME, to schedule a freeroof inspection and visit,www.time2roof.com, for avaluable Internet onlyoffer.

There is a differencebetween professionalquality contractors whocare about their cus-tomers, employees, andcommunity and “fly bynight” contractors.Affordable Comfort, Inc.’smission is to be a profes-sional quality contractorwho provides “old time”service using modern daytechnology for all yourheating and coolingneeds.

Jeff Schafer, the ownerof Affordable Comfort,Inc. grew up on the westside of Cincinnati and stilllives in the area. He hasbeen in the heating andcooling business for morethan 29 years. In 1966, hestarted his own businessto offer affordable qualityservice to customers andnamed it AffordableComfort, Inc. He moved

the business from hishome to its current loca-tion on North Bend Roadin Monfort Heights in2006. In 2008, e purchasedDuncan Heating andCooling, also a west sidecompany, which had beenin business since 1962.Together, they have beenserving the GreaterCincinnati area for morethan 50 years. Now theyare combined into onecompany to serve all yourheating and coolingneeds!

Affordable Comfort,Inc. services all makes andmodels of furnaces, boil-ers, heat pumps, air con-ditioners, air cleaners, airpurifiers, humidifiers, andwater heaters. They havea duct cleaning truck tobring your indoor airquality to its best. Theyoffer annual service main-

tenance programs to keepour equipment workingsafely and at its maximumefficiency. They use flatrate pricing so that youwill know the cost ofrepair up front, with nohidden charges. They aimto meet and exceed allyour heating and coolingneeds. You can visit themon the Web atwww.affordablecomfort-inc.com.

With the forecast ofcontinually rising energyprices, it is important tokeep you equipment oper-ating at the highest effi-ciency possible, or to con-sider replacing aged, inef-ficient systems with newpremium efficiency equip-ment.

You could save up to40 percent off your energybill by using new highefficiency equipment. On

select new high efficiencyequipment, you can stillreceive up to $1500 backfrom the government andup to $400 from local utili-ties.

Affordable Comfort,Inc. is proud to be a mem-ber of the Better BusinessBureau and Jeff Schafer,owner, is currently serv-ing on the Board of theCincinnati Chapter of theAir ConditioningContractors of America(ACCA).

Affordable ComfortInc.’s service hours areMonday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. andSaturday from 8 a.m. tonoon.

Phones are monitoredoutside of regular hoursfor emergencies. Callthem at 574-6660 or 471-4242, or e-mail them [email protected].


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Do images of flowering trellises ladenwith yellow, pink, green and purple bloomsdance through your dreams? You may beready for some warm spring-like tempera-tures, but the weather outside is still a littlefrightful. Ignore the weather and bringspring inside with some indoor gardening.

Not only does bringing spring inside helpbrighten your home, but houseplants canalso improve the quality of the air you’rebreathing. A NASA study found that house-plants remove up to 87 percent of toxicindoor air inside a sealed chamber within 24hours.

By planting now, while winter is still inthe air, you will have vegetables, herbs andflowers primed for transplanting whenwarmer weather finally arrives. And sincethey’re inside, you can watch the plants asthey shoot their little green stems out of thefresh dirt, monitoring them as they grow.

• Use loose potting soil to promote rootgrowth. Outside, worms and insects tunnelthrough the dirt, naturally breaking it up tohelp plants spread their roots. To mimic theireffect indoors, use potting soil mixed withpeat moss, vermiculite and perlite to create alight texture that won’t compact after a cou-ple of waterings.

• Make sure the natural light is adequate.Some plants like direct sunlight and must belocated near a south-facing window, whileothers prefer a few hours of indirect light.But to really keep your herbs and flowerslooking strong all season long, consider usingartificial light like the Grow Light Pro Whitefrom Wards.com, which can alsohelp you get your spring gardenstarted early with seedlings. TheGrow Light has four lights thatcan be turned on as a unit orindividually, and it has anadjustable bottom shelf soyou can alter the light levelas your plants grow.

When plants don’t get thelight they need, they start to appearthin and frail. As your plants begin togrow, make sure to rotate the pots so thestems grow straight, rather than bend-ing unnaturally toward the source oflight.

• Keep the humidity level above50 percent with a humidifier. Notonly will your plants appreciate theextra moisture, but so will you. Whenthe humidity drops below 50 percent,most plants suffer from water loss

through their leaves, and it’s difficult toregain that water balance, even with frequentwatering.

• Really bring spring inside your homewith beautiful pots and decorating accents.Visit Wards.com to find beautiful and cre-ative birdhouses that not only are functional,

but stylish enough to hang inside.Consider hanging a wire birdhouse

in the shape of an acorn in thekitchen window, or using a set oftwo birdhouses as a unique deco-ration for your entryway.

• Mix art and fun togetherwith some ivy. Ivy topiariesare very easy to grow, andthere are many creativeplanters and forms you can

use to support the ivy as itwinds its way toward the sun. Are

you a music fan? A guitar and musicstand with little pots incorporated intothe design can help brighten up yourliving room. Or maybe you prefer avintage look created by placing aMadeline Dress Form over your vines,allowing them to grow and constructthe skirt.


Bring early spring to your home withindoor gardening


In December, PresidentObama urged homeowners tomake their home more energyefficient. He suggested there is alot more we can do to reduce ourcarbon footprint.

In his now famous “Insulationis Sexy” speech, he explainedthat homes and office buildingsconsume nearly 40 percent of theenergy we use, and contributealmost 40 percent of the carbonpollution we produce.

“Homes built in the first halfof the last century use about 50percent more energy than homesbuilt today because most of ourhomes and offices aren’t energyefficient,” he explained.

Obama also suggested that thesimple act of retrofitting build-ings or homes, including insulat-ing them, is the fastest, easiestand cheapest way to save money.

“Insulation is sexy stuff,”Obama said. “Here’s what’s sexy

about it – saving money!”The federal government has

extended the tax credit through2010 so more homeowners cantake advantage of the program.

USA Insulation wants to helphomeowners save money in 2010.

“Insulating your home is thebest investment you can make toyour home,” said Steve Cikach,president of USA Insulation.

“The federal government hasextended the tax credit for 2010,so it’s basically a no-brainer onwhether or not to insulate yourhome. The only decision youneed to make is ‘when to insu-late.’ ”

Most homes built before 1975were not required to have insula-tion. If your home is 35 years orolder, your utility bills are proba-bly higher than they should be.

In his speech, Obama used asimple example to get his pointacross about saving energy. “If

you saw $20 bills floating out thewindow into the atmosphere,you’d try to figure out how youcan keep that.”

USA Insulation installsPremium Foam insulation withthe highest R-value in the indus-try. R-value is the amount ofresistance to the movement oftemperature through the wallsand ceilings.

USA’s Premium Foam insula-tion’s R-value is 5.1 per inch. Itgoes in the wall cavity as a foam,then hardens between the walls,acting as a “blanket” that pro-tects your home from the temper-ature extremes.

In addition to lower utilitybills, insulation has other bene-fits. Your home will no longerhave those “drafty” areas or tem-perature fluctuations between theupstairs and downstairs.

USA’s premium foam acts as asound barrier to the outside

world, so your home will be qui-eter. Insulation is important toprospective buyers, and homesthat are insulated have higherresale values.

Most homeowners don’t thinkthey can insulate their brick orstucco home, but they will besurprised to learn that they can,Cikach said.

He said that with brick andstucco, USA Insulation is able tomake smaller holes – a half inchto be exact – to apply the foam.USA Insulation can fit in mostmortar joints without damagingthe brick.

USA Insulation also can matchthe mortar colors to the brick orstucco material.

Call to schedule a free, no-obligation insulation evaluationat 381-FOAM (3626).

Visit www.usainsulation.net tosee a video of the product.

President Obama urges homeownersto make their homes energy efficient

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