KY Creative Living - June

There’s nothingquite like riding abike to bring backfond childhoodmemories.

Ah, the windblowing in yourface, the cares of theworld flying pastyou – it provides awonderful sense of freedom.

I love bike riding and it’s something I’verecently picked up again. But with this fun therecomes some responsibility. Inside this issue ofCreative Living we have a great article aboutkeeping your bike maintained throughout thesummer. Be sure to check it out.

Also, there’s some helpful tips for the homefrom the inside and out.

Enjoy this issue.

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Do you snore? Do you suffer fromsleep apnea? Have you tried CPAPbut just can't tolerate it? AtCincinnati Dental Sleep Medicine,Dr. Kitzmiller sees patients everyday with snoring and sleep apnea.

Utilizing state of the art OralAppliance Therapy, Dr. Kitzmiller andhis uniquely trained team are able tooffer their patients who suffer fromthese disruptive and potentially life-threatening conditions a comfortableand effective treatment. An oral appli-ance is a customized, FDA approvedCPAP alternative that fits over yourteeth and holds the lower jaw forward,keeping your airway open while yousleep.

A sleep apnea sufferer and oral appli-ance patient himself, Dr. Kitzmillerknows first hand the effects of sleepapnea and the benefits of his oral appli-ance. His patients are thrilled with theirexperience too!

“I can't thank you enough for makingme aware of the oral appliance (my wifethanks you even more!). For the firsttime in years I am sleeping quietly and

soundly and wake up feel-ing well rested. You lit-

erally could havesaved my life becausethe CPAP machine was

not working for me.Thanks again!” – Mike R.

“Outstanding and immediateresults! I haven't snored once since get-ting my oral appliance and my apneahas improved dramatically. I haven'tslept without it since the day I got it. It'ssimple and it works!” – Jim E.

“After years of struggling with aCPAP machine, I was overjoyed to findan oral appliance that worked to treatmy sleep apnea. My mouth appliance iseasy to use, does not restrict mymotions, and very portable when travel-ing. My husband is grateful too!” –Anne S.

Call Dr. Kitzmiller at 248-8848 toschedule your complimentary consulta-tion to see how Oral Appliance Therapycould be an option for you too!

Snoring, sleep apnea patientsrave about CPAP alternative

Dr. Kitzmiller and Lori help snoring and sleep apnea patients with Oral Appliance Therapy

Want More Info?Visit cincisleep.com

to learn more!

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When you lose yourhearing you’re at risk oflosing touch with yourfriends, family, and asso-ciates. Communication,the key to good relation-ships, can become a chal-lenge.

Beyond Hearing Aids,Inc. and Luhn HearingCare, however, are here tohelp!

There’s no other placein Northern Kentuckywhere you can find a fullrange of products fromassistive-device productsto hearing aids, that youcan experience first-handin the office, that will helpyou stay connected. Thismonth's focus is onBeyond Hearing Aids.

For 18 years BeyondHearing Aids, Inc. hasworked nationally helpingpeople remain connectedto their everyday lives.They now have a uniquedemonstration roomlocated at 463 ErlangerRoad in Erlanger.

Their surprisinglyaffordable product sam-

plings, which can’t befound in retail stores,include amplified tele-phones, doorbell systemsthat light up, alarm clocksthat shake you awake,and TV listening systems.

“Our products helpyou maintain an activepersonal and professionallife,” Beyond HearingAids Inc. President BeckyMorris said.

For example, beingable to watch TV with therest of the family is takenfor granted, but oftencauses complaints. It’s nofun watching TV in a

closed room by yourself.You become isolated andsomething you once lovedis no longer enjoyable.

“With our amplifiedTV system you can stay inthe same room with yourfamily and enjoy the pro-gram together,” Morrissaid.

“Our products connectpeople again and give youback your independence.”

Call Beyond HearingAids for an appointmentto experience these prod-ucts at 342-4641. To reachLuhn Hearing Care call342-5846.

Stay connected to family, friends

Beyond Hearing Aids, Inc and Luhn Hearing Care staff.

Chances are thatyou’ve tried many dietsbefore and lost weight,but ultimately ended upfrustrated because youregained the weight andmaybe even more.

Dr. Greg Weckenbrockand his team of physi-cians and staff at FigureWeight Loss, convenientlylocated in Edgewood, arededicated to helping theirpatients lose those extrapounds – safely andquickly.

The Figure Weight Lossprogram is a physician-supervised program thatwill help jumpstart your

weight loss.By combining FDA

approved prescriptionmedication, dispenseddirectly in the office, and

counseling on a healthylifestyle including a prop-er diet and activity, nearly

Lose those extra pounds safely, quickly

The Figure Weight Loss team.

LOSE see page 8

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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S / D E N T A L C A R E

Not often, but once-in-a-while, a great opportu-nity comes along to:

• do something foryourself.

• do good for someonein need.

• put a big smile onyour face.

• put a huge smile onthe face of a child whoneeds it!

From March throughJune, Dr. CurtisZimmerman and thewhole team at MortensonFamily Dental is provid-ing professional teethwhitening services at asignificantly reduced fee –100 percent of which willbe donated to children’scharities in Kentucky andthroughout the country.Professional teeth whiten-

ing is easy, comfortableand only takes a few min-utes in the dental chair.You or someone youknow can have whiterteeth in as little as justthree days!

The office is donatingall of their services for thecampaign. All they ask is

for you to make a dona-tion of $99 for Take-HomeWhitening or $299 forZOOM! Whitening to TheSmiles for LifeFoundation when youcome in to get your teethwhitened. Half of yourdonation will go to KosairChildren’s Hospital andthe other half goes to theSmiles For LifeFoundation to be distrib-uted to worthy andapproved children’s chari-ties across the UnitedStates. Professional teethwhitening can cost asmuch as $600 or more, sothis is a great opportunityto whiten your smile andmake a charitable dona-tion that will do a lot ofgood for a lot of kids.

All you need to do is

Whiten your teeth and help a child

Mortenson Family Dental offers deeplydiscounted, professional smile whiteningwith all proceeds to kids’ charities.

Working 65-plushours a week,Cameron Simoneautook a moment totake a good look athimself.

When he didn’trecognize the personstaring back fromthe mirror he decid-ed to do something.He started runningand it lead him toaccomplish a great dream.

Last year he started hisown business, the Tri-State Running Co.

“We are here to helppeople make running apart of their lifestyle,”Cameron said. “Runningshould be something youenjoy, something to bringgood health throughoutyour life. We can help you

achieve those goals.”The Tri-State Running

Co., located at 148Barnwood Drive, inEdgewood, off Turkeyfootin the Edgewood Plaza,offers shoes, apparel,nutritional products, andpreventive injury equip-ment.

They also offer freerunning groups at 6:30p.m. Wednesday and 7:30

a.m. Saturday. “All levels and abilities

are welcome,” Cameronsaid. “We’ve had peopletraining for the Flying Pigto those who just wantexercise. We welcomeeveryone.”

They are also sponsor-ing the City of Edgewoodand Tri-State Running

Get yourself ready to run

RUN see page 8

The Tri-State Running Company team.

WHITEN see page 7

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Waiting until to the last minutecan ruin weddings, parties andmost of all vacations. If you haveput off your dental care due tohuge fears, this can cost you timeand money. It is a proven fact thatthe earlier you detect dental prob-lems the less time and money itwill cost you. Even if you thinkyour mouth is horrible, next year itwill even be worse.

The good news is that Dr. TaraDallmann and her team specialize inhelping those of you that are in these situa-tions. Sedation is only a small part of the TLCyou will receive at Gentle Dental Care. Mostimportantly, you will receive no judgment orlectures. They realize that in most cases it hastaken all the courage you have to just makethe first call.

Together Dr. Dallmann and her compas-sionate team will create a plan to correct theyears of neglect. However, you are in charge,which is the most amazing part. You let themknow your dental budget and the time frameyou want this done. They can spread outyour treatment, or get most of it done in onevisit while you snooze. For your anxiety they

offer both oral and IV sedation. The choice isyours. Gentle Dental Care’s treatment coordi-nator is amazing at fitting the treatment youneed into a payment plan you can afford.

Recently a bride-to-be came to the officewanting a beautiful smile before her weddingjust weeks away. The team scrambled tomake it happen and the wedding photos areproof of how much the bride loved her newsmile.

Don’t wait until disaster happens to callthe Gentle Dental Care team. Call today andmake plans to create your dream smile.Whether your treatment is done all at once orspread out over time, the end result is thesame, a healthy beautiful smile you can cher-ish for a lifetime.

Make that call and “Experience theDifference.”

Summer is here, and the last thing you want to think about is a dental emergency

The Gentle Dental Care team.

After an abundance ofspring rain, it seems thatsummer has arrived witha vengeance.

Pools have opened andsummer sports continue.Dr. Tiffany Schussler andher staff would like tooffer a few remindersabout summer dentalsafety.

Please make sure thatall children who partici-pate in sports are wearingmouthguards to protecttheir teeth, regardless ofthe type of sport theyplay. Any type of organ-ized team sport, contact ornot, can have a situationoccur that may result in adental injury.

“Each year we seemany injuries related toswimming. Whether it is aslip and fall or a divinginjury, please use cautionaround swimming pools,diving boards and otherwet areas. Injuries may beas innocuous as a chippedtooth, as severe as a com-pletely lost tooth, or a jawfracture,” says Dr. TiffanySchussler. “We encourage

everyone to be cautiousand safe indoors and outto avoid these injuries.”

On a very excitingnote, Dr. Tiffany Schusslerand her staff are pleasedto announce the additionof their newest teammember, Dr. MeganWeisenberger.

Dr. Weisenberger, anative of Cincinnati,attended St. LouisUniversity for her under-graduate degree. Sheearned her Doctor ofDental Medicine degree atCase Western Universityin Cleveland, Ohio.

After graduation Dr.Weisenberger completedan Advanced Education inGeneral Dentistry residen-cy at Cincinnati’sUniversity Hospital. Dr.Weisenberger is an activemember in the AmericanDental Society, OhioDental Society and theCincinnati Dental Society.Dr. Weisenberger chose topractice dentistry becauseshe wanted to not onlyrestore dental health, butalso be able to create a

bond with her patients. Dr. Weisenberger wants

all of her patients to feelcomfortable and relaxedand leave the office feel-ing like family. She recent-ly moved to BooneCounty with her husbandand three rescue dogs. Inher spare time she lovesto run, read, and spendtime with her family.

Everyone at SchusslerDentistry is very excitedto welcome Dr.Weisenberger into theirNorthern Kentucky dentalfamily when she joins thepractice in early July. Theyare currently acceptingand scheduling newpatients for her. Pleasecall the office at 859-653-0525 to schedule anappointment.

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Dr. Megan Weisenberger

call the office today at 525-7586 to schedule yourappointment. During your visit in our office, the doc-tor will do an exam to make sure you are a good can-didate for whitening and then we can get started. Itonly takes a few minutes. What if you have alreadywhitened your teeth? You can still participate by giv-ing the gift a whiter smile to a friend! Just give ouroffice a call and we’ll make arrangements for a friendor family member to have their teeth whitened as agift from you. It’s a win-win-a gift to the kids and yourfriend as well!

The Mortenson Family Dental team is ready to pro-fessionally whiten teeth and benefit a great cause atthe same time. They’re inviting you, the people youknow, and all the members of our community to joinwith us in making a difference the lives of kids whoreally need our help. Give them a call today at 525-7586 to whiten your smile and help a child smile forlife!

Summer safety and a warm welcome

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LOSE from page 4all Figure Weight Loss patients achievetheir weight loss goal.

The friendly staff at Figure WeightLoss consists of multiple physiciansheaded up by Dr. Weckenbrock, who haspracticed in Northern Kentucky for over25 years.

After many years of practicing familymedicine and seeing the effects obesitywas having on his patients, Dr.Weckenbrock chose to dedicate his med-ical profession to helping many achievehealthy, sustainable weight loss.

Your initial visit to the program is $89and includes both your office visit and

generic prescription medication.Our physicians will provide a med-

ical assessment, counsel you on any con-cerns and prescribe the right medicationfor you. You’ll learn all of the details ofour proven program and leave withgoals you will really be able to obtain.

The Figure Weight Loss team is withyou every step of the way.

If you’ve been struggling to losethose extra pounds, you really need togive them a call at 371-4555 or visittheir website atwww.figureweightloss.com to see if youqualify for the program.

RUN from page 5Company Independence 5k which willbe held at 8 a.m. and includes a day offun with a parade and fireworks.

Running has changed Cameron’s life.“I enjoy running and it keeps me sane

but I would hardly consider myselfgreat at it,” he explained. “I understandits value as a way to get great exercise inthe very busy world that we live in.”

“We at the Tri-State RunningCompany hope to support you with allof your running needs and to make it asenjoyable as possible; therefore helpingyou achieve all of your running goals.”

Visit www.tristaterunning.com formore information.

Looking for an afford-able way to increase thevalue and beauty of yourhome? S.I.Concrete/Designs, a divi-sion of S.I. Pool Care canhelp.

Whether you’re look-ing into a new additionsuch as a pool deck, walk-way, porch or patio orsimply want to renovateyour existing concrete,S.I. Concrete/Designs hasthe artistic ability to makeyour dream project a reali-ty.

“Sometimes the con-

crete is so deterioratedyou have to tear it out andpour new concrete. Wecan do that for you,”explained owner SamIonna. “Many times, how-ever, the basic foundationis in good shape, but theconcrete is dull, chippedor cracked. In those caseswe can do a simple repair,add an overlay, saving thehomeowner money.”

The overlay used byS.I. Concrete/Designscomes in colors so youcan match your projectperfectly to your home.

The overlay can even bestamped!

Concrete just isn’t forthe outdoors, according toSam. S.I.Concrete/Designs havecreated breathtakinglygorgeous floors andkitchen countertops.

“You cam make that

boring, unattractive coun-tertop look like slate ormarble,” he explained.

They also offer concretestaining including a vari-ety of colors and designs.

As with S.I. Pool Care,Sam, his family and theother S.I.Concrete/Designs

employees are dedicatedto providing the bestquality service to theircustomers. They willwork with you to makeyour dream project aquality completed reality.

For more informationon S.I. Concrete/Designscall 859-331-4110.

Improve the value of your home with S.I. Concrete/Designs

The S.I. Pool Care family.

Spring is finally hereand where better to cele-brate this glorious seasonthan StoneBrook Winery, asmall farm family winerylocated in Camp Springs,just 20 minutes south ofCincinnati.

Camp Springs regionwas once commonlyknown as the “Rhine ofAmerica.” It was the pre-mier area for grape grow-ing and wine makingbefore the onset of prohi-bition. StoneBrook Wineryis reclaiming the proudtitle.

StoneBrook offers mag-nificent valley views, a renovated 130-year-old

farm house converted intoa cozy wine tasting room,old country charm and alittle bit of history. It’s aromantically breath-takingplace to visit.

StoneBrook is familyowned and operated. TheWalter family is dedicatedto producing high quality,award-winning grape andfruit wines. StoneBrookhas been tending to theirestate vineyards since2000 and producingunique varieties ofKentucky wine since 2004.The wines produced herehave won both regional

and international recogni-tion.

You can also experi-ence a romantic atmos-phere and the qualityStoneBrook wines at theB&B Riverboats.StoneBrook sponsors fourcruises a year, one forevery season. The cruisesinclude live music, dinner,and wine tasting. The firstwill be held Friday, May13.

For more informationabout the cruises orStoneBrook Winery visitwww.stonebrookwinery.com or call 635-0111.

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Stone Brook Winery.

Whether you have had yourbike in storage or it hasn’t had arecent tune up, now is a greattime to make sure your bike isin good working order.

There are a few simple stepsyou can take to make sure youhave a pleasant ride.

WWhheeeellss aanndd ttiirreess – Checkyour tires for wear, cracks andproper inflation.

Bicycle tires are no differentthan car tires, and shouldbe replaced if the tread isworn or the rubber iscracked or dry-rotted.

Clean between thesprockets using a rag ora proper cleaning tool.Using a dry rag, wipedown the hubs, spokes,and rims on both wheels.

If it’s hard to clean,use mild soapy water.Never use a hose orharsh cleaners to cleanyour bike.

FFrraammee – Clean thebike frame and compo-

nents starting at the handle barsand work your way back.

Use mild soapy water to

A favorite pastime for all ages, bicycle riding canbe even more pleasant with a few simple mainte-nance steps.

Easy bicyclemaintenance

for theriding

season

Bicycle riding is afavorite pastime

for all ages duringthe warm weather

months.

Easy bicyclemaintenance

for theriding

season

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Nothing says, “Welcome home,” likea humble structure surrounded by abeautiful picket fence.

It’s a picturesque scene, but the “wel-come home” is a reality at the smallMetamora, Indiana-inspired shop PicketFences.

Located at 3029 Dixie Highway inEdgewood, the small-town boutiqueoffers a variety of items not found any-where else in the area.

Sterling silver, costume jewelry, can-dles – made right in the shop – gourmetcoffees packaged in West Chester,Metamora fudge and a variety of hand-made items is what you’ll find.

Anything you need from a specialbaby gift to garden decor, Picket Fences

has available. Hurry in, as items changedaily and come back soon for whoknows what tomorrow may bring.

They even carry the Myachi OriginalHand Sack that combines the full-bodycoordination of action sports with theold-school fun of hacking the sack. Youcan use any body part you want exceptyour palms!

In addition, they have a man who isdesigning a new line of sterling jewelry.The first items, pendants and earrings,are in and involve the word “Believe.”

Picket Fences Owner Jeff Nipper saysthe best thing about his shop is that“you feel like you’re among friends.”

For more information call 344-6100.

Welcome home to Picket Fences

Boyle Jewelers,in Elsmere, is afamily-ownedbusiness that hasbeen helpingNorthernKentucky residentswith their uniquejewelry design andrepair for morethan 24 years.

Founders Larryand Kathy Boyleretired in 2004,and their daughterColleen BoyleWeckenbrockalong with herbusiness partner,Shannon Wartman, pur-chased the store and arecontinuing the tradition.

Boyle Jewelers employsthe most experienced andtalented jewelers in thearea. The staff has morethan 70 years of combinedexperience and is wellversed in all aspects ofjewelry repair and customdesign. They feel it is keyto keep up to date on allthe latest technology andrepair techniques, whilestill maintaining the oldworld craftsmanship that

only experienced jewelershave. With the full time,on site jewelers, Boyle’s isable to do most repairs inless than three days.

Their knowledgeablesales staff is always will-ing to help you select ordesign that special piecethat will become an heir-loom for generations tocome.

If you want to sell yourunused jewelry – you def-initely want to see theexperts at Boyle Jewelers.They will use your oldgold and gems to create

new one of a kind pieces.They don’t go through amiddleman, so you willget top dollar when sell-ing your jewelry.

Check out the wideassortment of loose dia-monds that can be used tocreate that engagement,wedding or anniversaryring of your dreams.

For exceptional person-al service and premiumquality, you need to go toBoyle Jewelers.

Call them at 727-0055or visit their web site atwww.boylejewelers.com.

Experience, dedication at Boyle Jewelers

Colleen Boyle Weckenbrock with dogs Sassy and Honey.

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Lasting ImpressionsDesign Center at 241Grandview Avenue inBellevue, Ky., continues toexpand with new furni-ture and home décoritems that you have to seeto believe.

Don’t be deceived bythe outside of the build-ing! It looks like any otherwarehouse you might seein greater Cincinnati, butwhen you venture insideto the third floor, you willbe amazed.

What is it that makesLasting Impressions dif-ferent?

Items in this showroomhave been carefully select-ed to provide customerswith a chance to choosesomething that is a bit out

of the ordinary . . . some-thing that you might notsee in other stores . . .something that will addsome “zing” to your homeor office . . . something

that allows you to let yourpersonality shine throughin your decorating.

Sign up for an “In-Home Consultation” toget Linda’s expert advice

on paint selection, acces-sories, window treat-ments, furniture, roomarrangement, or you mayjust need a brain-stormingsession during a walk-

through. Linda has aunique gift of being ableto blend the things youwant to keep with theupdating you want to do.

The $100 fee will repay

you many times over withLinda’s unending supplyof creative new ideas, col-ors, and décor. You willenjoy working with her tocreate just the right styleand atmosphere for yourhome or office. Call 655-8187 for more informationor to schedule an appoint-ment.

Huge Scratch-and-DentSale on the fourth floor.Take advantage of thissale featuring miscella-neous furniture and homedécor items. You neverknow what you will findat 241 Grandview so youwill want to take a look!

New Bernhardt furni-ture (sofas, end tables,occasional tables, bed-rooms, etc.) has arrived

along with someBradington Young,Hooker, and ButlerSpecialties. The mainshowroom and “TheAttic” are both beautifulwith wonderful room set-tings complete with acces-

“When you care enough to makeyour home a warm, welcomingplace for family and friends …

you need to visit us.”

Lasting Impressions Design Center. . . DirectionsTraveling south or north on

Interstate-471:Take Exit 5

(Newport/Bellevue)Turn right onto Route 8

(Fairfield Avenue)Continue to Taylor Avenue

and turn rightTravel 6 blocks toGrandview Avenue

Turn right on Grandview Enter the warehouse

through the center door bythe dock.

Prepare to be amazed.

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Roof repairs keep thephones ringing off the hookat Roof Time at this time ofyear. “We stay steady allyear, even over the winter,”said office manager MissyShoemaker. “But from nowthrough the summer, weare really busy.”

Roof Time does morethan just Owens Corningroof systems. “We are certi-fied as a Top Of The Housecontractor by OwensCorning, one of only threehere in our area,” she con-tinued. “So we get a lot ofcalls about attic insulation,siding, and gutter toppers,but roof calls lead the way.”

“Our roof calls includemistakes made by otherroofer that are now leaking,to a roof that needs replac-ing, and everything inbetween. After a few rainydays, shoddy installation

errors become noticeable toa homeowner, and whenthey try to get their rooferto come back, they find outthat he has moved onto hisnext victim.”

To avoid becoming frus-trated, she advises home-owners to consider a com-pany’s Better BusinessBureau file, an Angie’s ListSuper Service Award, andreferences that a homeown-er can call and check.

“We are a non-licensedindustry, unlike plumbersand electricians,” she says.“And that opens the doorfor poor workmanship androofs being replaced whenonly a repair would haveworked.”

Many roofing compa-nies don’t like to deal withrepairs “because there’s nomoney in it” or they don’tlike trying to fix someone

else’s mistake. But RoofTime has no problem diag-nosing a roof’s problemand bidding a repair, if it’sall that is needed.

“It’s the building blockof our company,”Shoemaker says. “Mostfolks who we do repairs forcall us back when otherwork needs to be done. Webuild a relationship andthat evolves into otherwork – siding, gutter pro-tection, and attic insulation.Our estimators do not earncommissions, so they onlybid what you need. If acouple hundred dollarrepair will fix your home,we won’t try to tell you dif-ferently.”

Roof Time understandsthat roofing is first andforemost a service industry.As Greg Lykins, a RoofTime Foreman says: “You

don’t hire us for the shin-gles, you hire us for theroof! Anyone can buy shin-gles from a store and nailthem on, but we have thetraining, skill and experi-ence to install everythingyour home needs, correctly,the first time around.”

Five of the most com-mon roof repairs Roof Timegets include:

MMiissssiinngg sshhiinngglleess.. Apiece of shingle in the yardis an obvious sign. But inmany cases, homeownersdon’t know there’s a prob-lem until a stain or spotshows up on the ceilinginside. The best way to pre-vent a leak is to get the roofinspected every couple ofyears. Roof Time offers freeestimates that can includecolor digital pictures and athermal camera scan to pin-point any problems.

FFllaasshhiinngg lleeaakkss.. Mostoften, leaks occur in theflashing area, where metal-work is installed at anypenetration detail on theroof, spots where properworkmanship is especiallyimportant, for example, achimney, a skylight, a pipeboot, or a wall.

GGuutttteerrss.. The gutter sys-tem is only as good as theway it is installed. Theyfind a lot of guttersimproperly fastened tobegin with so they loosenquickly. Gutters are firstcleaned, and then properlysecured, making sure thepitching is right fordrainage and that the endcaps and miters are sealedto prevent leaking.

SSkkyylliigghhttss.. A skylightthat needs to be replaced orone that has been compro-mised in some manner usu-ally brings a Roof Time crewout. A lot of roofers don’tlike to deal with skylightsbecause they are somewhatcomplicated and often comefrom many different manu-facturers. Skylights havecome a long way and youshould be OK as long as youhave a good quality win-dow with proper installationon a pitched roof.

VVeennttiillaattiioonn,, IInnssuullaattiioonn,,RRaaddiiaattiioonn.. A repair weoften find in the summeroccurs in homes that areolder and need to be prop-erly balanced for proper airflow. If you don’t havegood air flow through theattic, shingles will prema-turely fail and cause leaks.The sun beating down onthe roof raises the surfacetemperature by 20 to 40degrees daily! The lastthing you want is for theunderside of the roof to beheated and “cooking.”Having at least 20 inches ofattic insulation and a radia-tion barrier will reduce theinside attic temperature by50 degrees, making yourhome cooler and the ACworking less, saving yourenergy bill!

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examples of how you cansave time around thehouse.

LaundryIf you’re like most folks,

you probably considerlaundry to be one of themost time-consuminghousehold chores – 66 per-cent of adults said doinglaundry is a major time

drain in a nationwide pollconducted for LGElectronics. So what betterplace to start when lookingto become more efficient?

One of the best laundrytips is to make sure you aredoing full loads, reducingthe number of total loadsyou will have to do – andhelping you save moneyand energy.

If you are in the marketfor a new washer anddryer, ultra-large capacity isdefinitely something to con-sider. Some of the mostpopular ultra-capacitywashers use steam technol-

ogy that provides addition-al energy savings andadvanced cleaning options.

One convenient wash-ing option includes a speedcycle that quickly washesslightly dirty clothes in 15minutes. In addition, thesewashers are Energy Starqualified, using 50 percentless water and are up to 86percent more efficient than

average washing machines,even with their largercapacity.

To prevent wrinklingand the subsequent needfor ironing, retrieve andfold clothes immediatelywhen they are dry. Endingdrying sessions with a cool-down session can also pre-vent wrinkles.

Today’s best-performingadvanced clothes dryersinclude a steam generator,which produces true steamthat is added to dryingcycles to help remove wrin-kles.

For the best perform-

ance, be sure to look fortrue steam, not washersand dryers that just injectcold water spray mist intothe cycle.

VacuumingVacuuming can either be

something that saves timeor causes more headachesdepending on how you useyour vacuum cleaner.

Be sure to use the rightattachments for best results.Also, be sure you maintainit properly to keep it func-tioning well.

Always make sure yourfilters are clean and dustcollector is empty.

General cleaning tipsHere are a few general

rules to follow when clean-ing:

• Clean top to bottom.Obeying the laws of gravityis the key to avoiding clean-ing in circles.

• Clean as you go.When cooking, soak dishesimmediately after use toprevent more work later.

• Keep cleaners in yourshower so you can cleanyourself and your showerat the same time.

• Stick to a schedule.Don’t stress out about miss-ing certain items whenthings get busy; having aplan is the easiest way toorganize tasks so you don’tfeel pressure to get every-thing done at once.

And if you’re the onedoing all the cleaning, don’tbe afraid to delegate sometasks to other members ofthe family. If everyone cantake care of the things theyare particularly good at, allof you can enjoy more freetime.

Experts say you can at save timedoing your household chores bymodifying your habits so you canwork more efficiently.

Since merelyignoring yourduties is not anoption, experts sayyou can at leastsave time by modi-fying your habitsso you can workmore efficiently.

By workingsmarter, and some-

times, purchasing theright equipment, youcan cut into the timeyou spend cleaningand devote more timeto doing things youlove.

Here are a few

How to savetime on your

householdchores

How to savetime on your

householdchores

Until it’s affordablefor everyone to get

a robot maid,household chores

aren’t going away.

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SO MANY REASONS TO CHECK US OUT....June is the mid-point of Regal Maid Cleaning Services 25th year Anniversary Celebration and owner, Andy Venneman is excited about the present and future of the business. A new feature has been incorporated to the Regal Maid website to help further drive efforts Andy continues to make on raising the bar in the cleaning industry alto-gether when it comes to giving customers excel-lent service and experi-ences.

“The new Online Quote link on www.RegalMaid.com will allow anyone to privately go on and get an estimate for using our services in a quick, conve-nient, and no hassle way.The new quoting feature allows users to get ballpark estimates on the entire home or certain rooms and allows them the flexibility to adjust where nec-essary to meet their particular needs and budgets. The quote is then given directly to the user. This tool is simple to use and safe as we do not share any of our user’s information with any outside parties”,says Andy.

He goes on to say,

“we also decided to move for-ward with adding this feature to our website so we could take the next step in dispelling myths that still exist about maid services being too expensive. The fact is, most often our customers say they wish they would’ve called for a quote soon-er. Some clients share that they had thought they weren’t wealthy enough to have “maids” in their homes or even that

they were

too embar-

rassed by the clutter in their

home to have a cleaning service over at all. The new ‘Quote your Home’ feature will allow po-tential custom-ers to see for

themselves and removes the anxiety

some feel about the estimate process. It is important to remember, we are here to help

with your clutter and get your home in the shape you want it to be in when you can’t.”

Andy says, “We realize there are some individuals who

may prefer to skip the online quote and would rather deal with us direct-ly. As always, we are continuing our in home quoting and provide es-timates at no cost. The one on one time with new or potential clients

is an important part of the partnership and gives

Regal Maid the opportunity to truly understand and un-

cover any existing needs and expectations. Personal service is one of the traits that have continued to set us apart from others in the industry and we will never give up the quest to improve our customer experi-ences and raise the bar.”

Whether you are hoping to receive a quote for your home or a loved one’s, you can do so by calling 859.781.3300 or right now you can log onto www.regalmaid.com and re-ceive your quote using the new “Quote your Home” link. Regal Maid services both resi-dential and small businesses in Northern Kentucky and select areas in Ohio.

THANK YOU TO ALLWHO ENTERED!

loosen hard-to-remove grime. Asyou’re cleaning, inspect the framefor any cracks or damage.

If you see any cracks, youshould take your bike to a bikeshop for repair. Be sure to alsoinspect your brake and shift cables.

LLuubbrriiccaattiioonn – Apply a lightlubricant like Royal Purple’sMaxfilm to the inside of your cablehousings and all of the pivot pointson your brake and shift compo-nents.

Maxfilm leaves a tough anddurable lubricating film forimproved operation and long-last-ing protection against wear, rustand corrosion.

Avoid getting any oil on yourbrake pads, and wipe off anyexcess.

BBrraakkeess – Check your brakepads. If they are worn beyond theindicator line, they will need to bereplaced.

BBoollttss – Make sure all of thebolts on the bike are tightened, butbe careful not to over tighten.

This includes your handlebars,seat, pedals and shifters.

CClleeaann tthhee cchhaaiinn – One of thelast items in your bike maintenancewould be to clean and lubricate thechain.

Clean the chain of dust and dirtwith a solvent-soaked rag.

After inspecting the chain, use achain lubricant like Royal Purple’sMax-Chain. Max-Chain is anadvanced, synthetic lubricant thatreduces wear and extends equip-ment life.

It can be applied by eitherspraying or brushing. Onceapplied, the carrier evaporates leav-ing a long-lasting, dry, wax-likefilm.

This non-tacky film minimizesthe collection of dust and other air-borne contaminants.

TTeesstt ddrriivvee – The final step inyour spring bike prep is taking atest ride. Check the gears andbrakes.

Make adjustments if necessaryand then get your helmet and enjoythe bike ride.

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BICYCLE from page 9sories.

What is new at LastingImpressions? New ShawRug selections have justarrived to expand the lineof samples you can viewon site. These rugs arebeautiful, very long wear-ing, and definitely afford-able.

A beautiful new line ofjewelry has just arrivedand is now on display.You won’t find morebeautiful, affordable jew-elry anywhere. Other newhome décor merchandisecontinues to come inweekly. If you haven’tbeen to LastingImpressions lately, youwill find a brand newlook each time you visit.

“The Attic at LastingImpressions” has beentransformed from a“warehouse” into part ofthe Design Center show-room. You will find newitems along with greatbuys on discontinueditems during your scav-enger hunt in “The Attic.”Check out the green tags!

The new Tile DisplayArea featuring FloridaTile is complete and “it isbeautiful.” If you sched-ule an “in store” appoint-ment, Linda can help youwith tile selections as youremodel your existingbathroom or plan for yournew home. The friendlyfolks at LastingImpressions take pride inexcellent customer serviceand trying to meet yourevery need! It’s a shop-ping experience you aregoing to enjoy and repeatagain and again! Thedirect phone line to thethird floor is 655-8187.You may call when youarrive if you need eleva-tor service, and someonewill be glad to comedown and give you a lift.

LASTING from page 11

AE Door & Window offers tips on maintaining your garage doorJune is Garage Door Safety Month and AE Door & Window is work-

ing to increase awareness of the possible hazards of garage doors andautomatic opener systems, as well as the need for periodic inspectionand maintenance to keep them safe.

Your garage door should provide many years of safe operation ifinstalled, operated and maintained properly.

The garage door is the largest moving object and can also cause seriesinjury, or even death. If you have children, you should also take sometime to teach them that garage doors are not playthings.

Garage doors were made safer in 1993 when the Consumer ProductSafety Commission passed a law mandating that all garage door openersinstalled have an auto reversing feature and safety sensors that cause thedoor to reverse if the door meets an obstruction. It is, however, stillimportant to perform regular maintenance checks. AE Door & Windowrecommends these garage door safety tips to insure garage doors are inproper working order. A garage door should provide many years of safeoperation if it is installed, operated, and maintained properly.

• Never stand or walk under a moving garage door.

• Remember, your garage door opener uses electricity, which canshock or kill if mishandled.

• Never attempt to repair a garage door springs or cables. These areunder extreme tension.

• Check your door cables for fraying.

• Don’t ignore a squeaky door.

• Have a trained technician install and service your garage door.

• Have containment cables for extension springs.

• Never place your fingers between the door sections.

• Don’t use an old track when installing a new door.

• Get regular service

For a complete list of garage door safety tips, visit aedoorsales.com. AE Door & Window works very hard to offer the best products at

competitive pricing, along with the most professional installation andservice departments.

“Educating consumers about garage door safety is important, asgarage doors have many working components and if not properly takencare of could result in injury or damage,” says Bill Weber of AE Door &Window.

Visit www.aedoorsales.com or contact one of their show rooms, 1260West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, 513-742-1984 or 8430 U.S. 42, Florence,283-1984 to learn more about garage door safety.

June is Garage Door Safety Month

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