Home + Design

Counter. Culture.

Two New Rock Stars Found the Perfect Match in PLI Article by Pamela McWhorter | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Did you hear about the CPA who went from counting dollars to creating countertops? It’s no joke, but instead, the real-life story of Lisa Benzinger—a longtime CPA who’s now the co-owner of The PLI Group, one of the area’s largest countertop fabricators. And it all started off, where else, but in the kitchen.  Back in early 2020, Lisa was working at a firm specializing in mergers and...

March 2024

Home + Design

Backyard Bliss

A Transformative Renovation Takes This Backyard from Drab to Fab Article by Nicole Browning | Photography by Sandi Nichols and Brad Stoelb The backyard might be a part of your house you don’t think about often. You mow. You rake. Maybe garden. Maybe grill-out. Maybe workout. But what if it was a feature of your home that, properly utilized, could be turned into a full extension of your living space? Why settle for less, when with the help of a few local vendors and contractors, you can curate...

March 2024

Home Services

Welcome Home

Loveland’s New ReStore Gives Back to This Community and Its Families Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided “Supporting our community is an investment in the well-being and resilience of the place we call home,” says Tracy Wells, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati’s (HFHGC) VP of Development and Communications. “By coming together to uplift one another, we create a foundation for shared success, strengthen the bonds that connect us, and cultivate a thriving environment where...

March 2024

Home + Design

Lights, Plumbing, ACTION

From Lighting One to Wiseway – New Ownership, New Options Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Provided If you know the Loveland area and ever dreamed of refreshing your home with radiant new light fixtures, odds are you’ve made the trip to locally-owned Lighting One on Fields Ertel. From sconces and chandeliers to ceiling fans and more, the showroom is packed, floor to ceiling, with a vast array of beautiful lighting options. But there’s even more to offer the public now that Lighting...

March 2024