Category Archives: Home Improvement

The History of Fairview Log Homes Contains Hundreds of Amish-Built Log Cabins for Wooster, Ohio, and Beyond

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By Fiona Vernon

The past is a large part of an individual’s life that has formed who they have become and what they have learned through their experiences. History is the study of past events and how they relate to current decisions in life. Tim Yoder’s father started building log cabins in and around Millersburg, Ohio, over 35 years ago, leaving his son with a beautiful legacy and hundreds of satisfied customers. Tim Yoder began working with his dad as a teenager at Fairview Log Homes before he took over the business years later. The experience that has evolved in this custom log home building business makes trusting them with one’s dream home an enjoyable event. If anyone from Tuscarawas County, Ohio, to Medina County, Ohio, is looking for an affordable log cabin as a summer retreat or as a picturesque new home, Fairview Log Homes is a turnkey contractor so has the ability to guide them with design, site prep, and even the smallest details.  Anyone from Wooster, Ohio; Holmes County, Ohio; and Mahoning County, Ohio; will be guided through the entire construction process while creating their new Amish-built wooden house.

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Anyone in Canton Can Experience the New Line of Backyard Sports Surfacing from SYNLawn of Northeast Ohio

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By Fiona Vernon

Summer is finally close, vacations are planned for quality beach time, and many people are moving about to increase their fitness levels. Some individuals in Canton, Ohio, want to lose weight and some in Akron, Ohio, would like to tone their muscles; but regardless of the reason, SYNLawn of Northeast Ohio is the leading innovator in artificial grass products. This synthetic grass company has been offering their products for over 10 years to homeowners with its many residential uses — including landscaping, putting green installation, playground surfacing, pet areas, rooftop decks, patio areas, and sports surfacing. SYNlawn’s brand name, AstroTurf®, has been manufactured and distributed internationally since 1965 to professional and collegiate organizations. Perhaps someone in Cleveland, Ohio, played tennis or volleyball in college and another person in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, played basketball in high school. SYNLawn brings the best of sports into anyone’s life with their backyard basketball, volleyball, and tennis court surfaces. They also provide agility training turf that can withstand vigorous workouts and is ideal for speed drills. It is also perfect for home gym, yoga room, and fitness center flooring. Regardless of the application, SYNLawn of Northeast Ohio carries the product that will suit anyone’s fitness needs!

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Anyone from Chicago, Illinois, to Seattle, Washington, Can Transform Their Wooden Deck to Stone with Silca Systems

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By Fiona Vernon

The sun is shining and individuals from Los Angeles, California, to New York, New York, are reminded of how beautiful the world is with lush foliage growing once again. Homeowners find themselves walking out of their back door more to enjoy relaxing on their deck with a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. When they aren’t closing their eyes to feel the warmth of the sun, they are trying to avoid noticing that their deck needs its annual power washing and staining because of the cracks and splinters.  Many people from Seattle, Washington, to Chicago, Illinois, dread this task even though they thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere of their backyard. Now is the time to improve one’s outdoor living space with a low-maintenance deck that will last many years without staining. Alliance, Ohio-based Silca Systems recommends their innovative, American-made plastic grates that install on top of wood or metal deck joists and support any stone or paver of choice, transforming a wooden deck to a stone deck. They are made with recycled plastic and are certified to meet building standards by the ICC (International Code Council). Anyone can create a fireproof deck surface and make their deck last longer with this easy-to-install deck system.

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Homeowners in and Around Barberton, Ohio, Can Visit Windy Hill Hardwoods for Interior Remodeling Materials

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By Fiona Vernon

All anyone has to do to know that spring has arrived in North Canton, Ohio, and Massillon, Ohio, is walk outside and listen to the birds chirping and see the beautiful array of flowers that the sunshine and rain have brought with them. Many individuals spend the cold winter months working on the interior of their homes with the intention of switching to exterior home projects when warmer months arrive. Homeowners may feel that spring is the time to conclude the interior renovation projects and perhaps only need crown molding and window/door trim to complete what they have been doing. Some may have replaced old doors and need to add wooden door frames or want to make their interior living space unique with custom wood molding. Another person may have made a major investment of time of money with wooden staircases and need wooden stair railings. Windy Hill Hardwoods near Orrville, Ohio, and Barberton, Ohio, is the perfect place to find these interior remodeling materials. 

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Residents in Solon, Ohio, Can Call Savarino Brothers Garden Center for Mulch, Gravel, and Topsoil Delivery

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By Fiona Vernon

Mid- to late spring is the perfect time to start landscaping projects in and around Solon, Ohio, and Twinsburg, Ohio. The sun has warmed the soil, and the ground is prime around May to prepare for planting. Homeowners may need a variety of products to fulfill their finely crafted plans for the outdoors, and the three most popular bulk landscaping materials are mulch, gravel, and topsoil. Mulching serves many different functional purposes but also serves as décor. Topsoil may be required if a prospective gardener feels it’s time to put their plans into action to raise their garden bed or has decided to create a new plot where none existed before. Gravel will be necessary for other projects such as renewing the topcoat for a gravel driveway or foundation for a shed. Savarino Brothers Garden Center offers mulch, gravel, and topsoil delivery services where they will dump the purchased product right into any driveway in and around Solon and Twinsburg. This local garden center also carries bagged topsoil and offers firewood delivery service for those nights of bonfires.

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Individuals Can Use Their Income Tax Refunds at Trademark Exteriors for Residential Renovation in Newark, Ohio

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By Fiona Vernon

Harsh winds and snow keep many people indoors throughout the majority of the winter months in Sugarcreek, Ohio, and Coshocton, Ohio. Some people go skiing or sledding and others prefer to focus on improving the atmosphere of their home. The period after the holidays leading up to spring is a time of boredom for most homeowners and they find themselves daydreaming about warmer weather and what exterior home improvement projects in which they can invest their income tax refund. Affordable home remodeling contractor Trademark Exteriors excels at implementing the residential renovations that can improve a home’s curb appeal. If a large hail storm caused siding damage, they can repair it or replace it with steel or fiber cement siding or stone veneer. If the large icicles of December and January took a toll on a home’s gutters, a homeowner may wish for new seamless gutters and downspouts. If someone in and around Newark, Ohio, and Dover, Ohio, is looking to improve the outer appearance of their home, Trademark Exteriors makes the whole experience less stressful with their variety of products and goal to provide unbeatable service in sales and installation.

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Homeowners Trust Lehman Awning Company for Sand Box Covers & Porch Swing Top Covers in Massillon, Ohio

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By Fiona Vernon

As the weather continues to get warmer in New Philadelphia, Ohio and North Canton, Ohio, individuals start turning their attention to spring cleaning and preparing everyday items for the warm and sunny months ahead. After all, heat from the summer sun beats down on many articles that need protection from fading. Though Lehman Awning Company is well known for their attention to detail on repair and replacement of truck tarps and custom residential and commercial awnings, many in Massillon, Ohio, don’t know that they also are experienced at the fabrication of porch swing top covers, tool box covers, grill covers, patio covers, and sand box covers. This reputable company supplies everything a home or business owners needs to draw in business or protect their belongings from natural wear and tear.

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SYNLawn of Northeast Ohio Installs Synthetic Grass for Rooftop Patios and Safe Playground Surfaces in Canton, Ohio

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By Fiona Vernon

Summer is rapidly approaching in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Cleveland, Ohio, which means school-aged children will be home more than usual and playing outside. Many parents install a play system or swing set when their kids are very young to create a safe place for their children to play where they will stay occupied and happy. Parents do not think to look for outdoor playground flooring, but SYNLawn of Northeast Ohio can demonstrate the benefits of installing safe playground surfaces to avoid injury if a child should fall. Artificial grass for playgrounds can be installed according to IPEMA (International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association) standards in any backyard throughout Canton, Ohio; Akron, Ohio; and beyond. With the increase in temperatures, adults will also be outdoors enjoying the sunshine. SYNLawn will transform any individual’s outdoor living space by installing synthetic grass for rooftop patios or one of their other artificial turf products that can create more appealing areas in which to relax.

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Contact Fairview Log Homes for Log Cabins with Rustic Interiors and Exteriors in Guernsey County, Ohio!

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By Fiona Vernon

It is a beautiful time of year in Noble County, Ohio, and Guernsey County, Ohio, with flowers and trees blooming after being revived by the spring rain. The ground has softened with the waning cold, making it time for Fairview Log Homes in Millersburg, Ohio, to start digging foundations for the Amish-built log homes that have been in the planning stage for months. Initially, a client can consult with this log home architect to agree upon a plan for a custom wooden house. Whether an individual is looking for log homes with rustic interiors and/or exteriors or a contemporary wooden home, Fairview Log Homes is a turnkey log cabin builder, assisting from beginning to end in the custom creation and construction of a dream home in and around Holmes County, Ohio; Tuscarawas County, Ohio; and beyond.

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Windy Hill Hardwoods Can Help People Deciding to Move or Remodel in Massillon, Ohio, with Custom Interior Design

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By Fiona Vernon

Spring has arrived and as the weather warms, the real estate market launches into its greatest activity. Statistically speaking, more houses are purchased and sold in the spring and summer months, so individuals may have already gone through the decision-making process as to whether they are going to move or remodel their existing home. Windy Hill Hardwoods can assist the residents of North Canton, Ohio, and Canal Fulton, Ohio, in this situation with their custom interior design ideas. The design team can help a resident who has decided to remodel by taking them on a tour of the hardwood floor and wooden cabinet showroom; moreover, they can guide someone buying a new home in Jackson Township, Ohio, or Massillon, Ohio, that may require some upgrades to perhaps faux wood floors or granite countertops. Individuals must not let small details stop them from purchasing a home with a great foundation when small, inexpensive upgrades are available with a simple replacement of wooden stair railings or wood interior trim.

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