Articles by Mike Rhodes

By: Troy Harshman— (Register to win a Free 6-foot tall Blue Spruce plus Free Installation below.) 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-two years. We are not a here-today-gone-tomorrow company. We’ve done hundreds of projects and we bring our…

By: Debbie and Lindsay Acree— (See discount offer below and also learn how to win a FREE gift basket.) I started my soap making business in 1999. I was inspired to try my hand at Soap Making while at a “Mom’s Retreat” one weekend. One of the speakers mentioned Soap Making and it was like it just reached out and grabbed me, I don’t remember anything else that was said the whole weekend! My daughter, Lindsay, was the emotional reason for wanting…

By: Carl and Barbara Schafer— (See Gordy Fine Art & Framing’s Discount framing offer below) Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is a locally owned business that offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing works of art and treasured family possessions. “We love to work with individuals to develop a framing solution that is visually appealing to them and also preserves the piece for years to come,” comments Carl Schafer. For Barbara, it’s the stories behind the pieces that she finds…

By: John West— Great Kitchens & Baths is one of the most experienced and trusted kitchen and bathroom remodeling companies in east central Indiana. Founded in 1961, the business is run by Gary West (2nd generation) and, his son, John West (3rd generation). In 2009, Great Kitchens & Baths moved from their long-time home on S. Hoyt Ave. and opened a new 2,400 sq ft showroom in Lyndenbrook that showcases numerous kitchen and bathroom displays to help their clients envision…

By: Mike Rhodes— When you arrive at the offices of J. Demaree Construction, you’ll see a sign on the wall of Jay’s office that reads,  “Our #1 goal is to provide customer satisfaction.  We provide quality craftsmanship and quality materials to do the job right the first time!” Isn’t that really what you want in a contractor? That’s how Jay Demaree, owner of J.Demaree Construction does business. The construction side of the business includes: Free Consulting for homeowners,  Design, Room Additions,…

By: Mike Rhodes— (See Olive & Slate’s discount offer on “Nest Candles” below. ) On April 14, 2017, Sean and Heidi Hale, owners of the highly successful downtown business, Heidi J Hale Designs, will open their newest venture: Olive & Slate. The business will be located directly across the street from Heidi J Hale Designs at 304 S. Walnut, Muncie. At Olive & Slate, you will find a wide variety of very unique home décor and gift items. If you’ve ever been inside…

Stories like yours. You have goals for your family and your future. Goals that deserve a financial provider who knows more about you than just your credit score. That’s exactly the kind of personal attention you’ll receive at PrimeTrust. We’re a not-for-profit financial cooperative that’s owned and governed by our members. Deposits are used to provide loans to other members and excess profits are reinvested in better rates and low- and no-fee services. PrimeTrust is the largest credit union in…

We’ve scoured the entirety of Youtube—done all the searching for you— and have found these pretty amazing home repair hacks. We can start with this very first one!    

By: Kyla Jo Tighe— Flowers are beautiful in nature as well as indoors. As someone who grew up in the country, I planted, weeded, and watered flowers every year with my step father. His plants were his pride and joy. As we grew up my mom would photograph my little brother and I in front of his flower bed every summer. Flowers are one of the most popular photographed subjects, representing a beautiful still life with stunning colors and a…