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Precision Pools, Perfected Over Decades

Angie’s Pool & Spa Blends Accuracy, Innovation, Service To Create Backyard Retreats Article by Allyson (Ally) Straczek | Photography by Angie’s Pool & Spa Angie’s Pool & Spa began in 1990, when Angie and her husband, Paul Lauth, started the business from their garage, passing out fliers and cleaning pools. Their dedication and hard work soon led to a small shop located off County Line and State Road 37, and eventually to the Greenwood location on Meridian Parke Drive and then on to a Franklin...

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Fabulous Flooring Preferences

Big Dog Flooring Specialists Say Neutral Colors Are Back In Style Article by Julie Brown Patton Different styles in flooring edge treatments are expanding in popularity, luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is being applied to nearly every room in homes and comforting carpets are still being chosen for bedroom floors, state Big Dog Flooring co-owners and spouses Chip and Kristin Payton. As a family-owned and operated business, the Big Dog Flooring Inc. crew handles residential and commercial projects, as...

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Top-Rated Custom Homes

Catching Up To Achievements Of The Duke Homes Team Headquartered In Bargersville Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by David Pluimer For 2026, Duke Homes' crews are widening their service area to address the demand for exceptional, high-quality, custom home builds. No doubt, word got out that Duke Homes and Duke Renovations just received Hoosier Excellence Awards from the Indiana Builders Association for two different projects: Best New Kitchen for Homes valued at more than $600,000...

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Transform Concrete Into Impressive Finishes

TAK Epoxy Flooring Protects Floors Against Dirt, Dust, Chemicals, Bacteria Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by TAK Epoxy Flooring Transforming ordinary concrete floors into durable, stylish surfaces that stand the test of time is the mission of the three owners of TAK Epoxy: Tyler Mauder, Aaron Kyle and Kyle O'Farrell. Their top-notch resin coatings protect floors from moisture, oil spills, UV rays, mishaps or heavy usage. Tyler says they presently have 16 in-stock epoxy flake...