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Elevate your Style with Tile

Zabrina Castaneda, Owner of The Tile Concierge, shares tile trends that elevate your home Article by Terry Azad When it comes to home design, few materials have the power to transform a space quite like tile. Whether you're renovating a bathroom, updating a kitchen backsplash, or creating a show-stopping entryway, the right tile can instantly elevate the look and feel of your home. According to Zabrina Castaneda, owner of The Tile Concierge in Westfield, today's homeowners are embracing...

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Family Style

More than junk removal. John Valenti is building a family legacy with Go Garbage Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Photos by Craig Smith For most people, getting rid of unwanted furniture, construction debris, or years' worth of clutter is a chore they'd rather avoid. For John Valenti, it's an opportunity to help people move forward. As the founder of Go Garbage in Union County, John has built a business that does far more than haul things away. His company provides demolition, junk...

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The Finishing Touch

Elevate Every Room with The Blind Dept. & More Article by Terry Azad | Photography by Craig Smith of Photos by Craig Smith When it comes to transforming a home, homeowners often focus on new furniture, fresh paint, or decorative accents. But one of the most impactful design elements is often overlooked: window treatments. The right blinds, shades, or shutters don't just provide privacy—they frame a room, soften natural light, improve energy efficiency, and instantly elevate the overall...

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The Latest Chapter in a Family Story About Striving, Showing Up and Never Living Small

If you believe in such things as the Universe at work, it seems that She was very busy about two years ago. That’s when sisters Veronica Kautz and Terry Azad were presented with a fabulous business opportunity — one that would also benefit the residents of Scotch Plains and Fanwood.At a time when changes in their professional lives shifted their worlds — Terry had spent nearly thirty years as an executive at commercial real estate firm JLL, and Veronica had built a career in sales that began, as...