Prime Time to Paint
There are several factors to consider before getting started
By Julie Hotchkiss
Fall brings moderate temperatures and dry weather, near-perfect conditions for sprucing up the exterior of your home with a fresh coat of paint. It’s easy to find advice for do-it-yourself painting. Check the Internet, especially paint company sites such as www.sherwin-williams. com, or visit the paint store.
Not So Thoroughly Modern
Developer’s modern renovations in Walnut Hills retain historical charm
By Adam Sievering
Like Xerxes the Great in ancient Persia, local developer Ed Horgan is pursuing a vision to build an awe-inspiring empire of sorts in Cincinnati. Unlike Xerxes, though, he isn’t organizing far-reaching military conquests or invasions to make his vision a reality.
General Store of the Future
Park Vine thrives as Cincinnati’s green movement leader
By Hannah McCartney
To an ordinary person, the term “general store” might conjure up images of a podunk warehouse of sorts, nestled in a dusty, countryside town. A stop for horses and buggies along the Oregon Trail. Self-described as Cincinnati’s only “green general store,” Over-the-Rhine’s Park Vine is anything but podunk.
Renters' Rights
Your guide to a more pleasant renting experience
By Christine Mersch
Whether you’re looking for an apartment close to your school or close to your new job, follow these three rules to get the best out of your new relationship with your landlord. Read your lease, be an aware tenant, and know how to solve a problem.
Warning: Winter Weather Approaching
Preparing now means saving money later
By Tana Weingartner
Fall is upon us. Schools are back in session, football players are back on the gridiron and it’s time to begin thinking about preparing your home for winter. Aww, do I have to? It’s the age-old whine of reluctant homeowners everywhere: Do I really need to winterize my home? “You should if you want to save energy,” says Don McPherson, co-owner of Home Repair Solutions
