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Patch's House & Home
Memorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start w...
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Patch's House & Home
Deer Birthing Season Is Here; Our Hostas Thankful for Deer Fence
This morning I was mowing the back lawn when a bambi jumped up from a fern bed and ran away, obviously startled by the noise. Yes, it is deer birthing season and that means the deer popul...
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Business
Local Voices from the Strongsville Community
All members of the community are invited to "share what they know" and become a Local Voice, aka blogger, on Strongsville Patch. Click through the links below to learn about what peo...
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Health
Is it safe to drink from a garden hose?
As I hooked up the Slip N' Slide for my kids yesterday (though I cringe at the thought of all that good Avon Lake drinking water bound for the ground), I wondered: Is it okay to let the k...
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Patch's House & Home
When You Need to Paint the House (Sponsored)
It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around — maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or...
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Patch's House & Home
Moving within the State of Ohio: What you need to know!
When choosing a moving company for your move in the State of Ohio, documentation is provided regarding your rights guaranteed by State Law and enforced by the Public Utilities Comm...
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Patch's House & Home
Making My Big Difference by Starting Small: Planting Container Gardens for Food Revolution Day
I never thought of myself as a gardener. When I was first married, I tended to kill my houseplants, and my early attempts at a garden left me with an overgrown mess! So I gave up trying...
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Patch's House & Home
On The Move
In my experience as a Realtor for 34 years, I have assisted families relocate to Avon Lake, OH, and other local cities. Recently, while cleaning out my database I started counting the nu...