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The Heart of the Home
Kettering's Kitchen By Design offers seamless, well-designed kitchen renovations. Article by Marie Kriedman | Photography by Chris Griffith–Bluedog Media In many homes the kitchen is a hub of activity. It’s where we prepare school lunches and a quick breakfast before a busy day, as well as make family meals, indulgent weekend brunches and holiday spreads. The kitchen is where little fingers learn to help, plans are made, feelings are explored, coffee is shared, mishaps become lessons learned...
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Bright Ideas
Bonham Electric, Inc. provides professional electrical service and helpful tips for homeowners. Article by Nan Paraskevopoulos | Photography by Provided Based in Dayton, Bonham Electric, Inc. is an electrical contractor that works in residential, commercial and new construction settings. Founded by brothers Bob and Chuck Bonham in 1959, the company is a trusted name in electrical services in the Miami Valley. Sixty years later, Bonham Electric, Inc. is still a family-owned and operated...
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Leaving No One Behind
Local businesses donate free renovation to a Vietnam Veteran in need of an accessible bathroom. Article by Marie Kriedman | Photography by Dennis Young Marine Captain Zach Hollingsworth, a former Centerville High School basketball coach and history teacher, co-founded small batch bourbon distillery Freedom Whiskey Co. in 2017. He maintained his Marines Semper Fi commitment (a shortened version of “Semper Fidelis,” which is Latin for “Always Faithful”) by honoring his fellow veterans with an...
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Collaborating for the Sake of Art
Realtor® Laurie Westheimer partners with the DSA to bring local art to a wider audience. Article by Nina Weierman | Photography by Austin + Shilo Creative As a young mother on a career pause, Laurie Westheimer pursued her passion for creativity by seeking volunteer opportunities with local arts organizations, staying engaged and connected to her community. Now, as a successful Realtor® and lead agent of the Westheimer Group, partnering with the Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) to help...
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