Articles by Mike Rhodes

By: Meagan Fisher— Since opening its doors in 2010, Pridemark Construction has established itself as a lead construction company in Muncie and its surrounding communities.  As a general contractor, Pridemark specializes in site development and construction management. With a knowledgeable staff and hard-working, experienced field employees, Pridemark can take on any project—big or small. One of the things that sets Pridemark apart from other construction businesses is its in-house design team.  Pridemark has an interior designer and architect on staff that work with clients to determine their project goals and make ideas come to life.  They work hand-in-hand to determine your needs, make a…

By: Nancy Larson— The U.S. Center of Disease states that exercise is essential for wellness and especially helpful for losing weight or managing it.  With our health rankings in Delaware County being 87 out of 92, we all have a responsibility to encourage health and wellness in our workplace, our churches, our schools, etc. Just the other day I had to take the elevator at work instead of the stairs and I was called out on it because I am always promoting the stairs. We can lead by example by trying ways to add a little more exercise into our…

By: Mike Rhodes— For 15 years, under the direction of owner Sue Dalton, and sons Steve Lambert, David Dalton and daughter-in-law Stacey Lambert, Dalton & Company Professional Cleaning Supply has offered janitorial, paper and cleaning supplies to businesses in Delaware, Madison, Jay, Wayne Randolph and Henry counties. Even though they have always sold their products to the public, they are opening an expansive new showroom in order to better merchandise and promote their products to the general public. Sue said, “We our enlarging our showroom so the general public can purchase items here. They can simply walk in, browse around and…

By: Matt Howell & Amy Leffingwell— Your friends are posting fabulous pictures on social media, but how are they getting them? Maybe some of these pics were taken with fancy equipment, but if you know what you’re doing, you can get some high-quality results from the default camera app on your iPhone or Android device. Here are a few tips to maximize your skills and take better pictures. Find a steady support. For good photos, a steady hand is crucial. Be sure to use BOTH hands to steady the shot. You can buy mobile tripods if you want to get…

By: Troy Harshman, President— At Clean Cut Lawn and Landscape, we have built our business on three key principles. First, we’re dependable. We are always on time, we follow through with our commitments and we are there when our customers need us. Secondly, we know landscaping. We’ve done this for over thirty-three years. We are not a here-today-gone-tomorrow company. We’ve done hundreds of projects and we bring our expertise to each and every project we undertake. We make sure that every job meets the customer’s needs and budget. And finally, we listen. Carefully.  That may sound like a no-brainer, but…

By: Janie Allardt— As a Home Stager, my job is to transform a home that will soon be FOR SALE into a “product” that Buyers will connect with emotionally; and, as a direct result of that emotional connection, make an offer acceptable to BOTH the Seller and the Buyer.  Staging or enhancing and accessorizing the home will achieve this transformation and give the Seller a distinct advantage over other homes for sale. The home staging process begins with an initial consultation at which time I advise the Seller this is no longer “their” home, but instead it is now “my”…

By: Dan Ridenour— As someone considers buying a home, the saying – “Location, Location, Location” might come to mind.  Many Realtors I have talked with indicate that location is extremely important and should be at the top of the list when deciding which property to purchase. However, before a great location and/or property should even be sought, a buyer should consider their credit score. Increasing your credit score is important because the score determines which loans you can get, the terms available and your interest rate. FICO scores vary slightly inside the three credit bureaus but in general range from 350…

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—On April 14, 2017, Sean and Heidi Hale, owners of the highly successful downtown business, Heidi J Hale Designs, opened their newest venture: Olive & Slate. The business is located directly across the street from Heidi J Hale Designs at 304 S. Walnut, Muncie. At Olive & Slate, you’ll find a wide variety of very unique home décor and gift items. That extra touch of style and quality is found in all products you’ll find at Olive & Slate. It’s a business where you could spend a fair amount of time looking at all the unique products they carry….