WHEELING -- Whether it's winterizing the inside of your home or picking the right outdoor power equipment for your snow removal needs, Kennedy Hardware has all the necessary equipment and supplies to help you prepare for Old Man Winter. Located at 3300 McColloch St., Wheeling, Kennedy ...
Homeowners know that maintaining a home can be a year-round job. No home is immune to wear and tear, and homeowners who want to protect their real estate investments should try to stay two steps ahead to ensure their homes do not succumb to the elements or become outdated and unappealing to prospective buyers. Fall has become a season that's synonymous with home improvement, but homeowners need not wait until the leaves begin changing colors to start planning their next projects. The following are a few items homeowners can add to their fall home improvement to-do lists. - Roof ...
Inside and out, life can be loud. Retreat from the hustle and bustle of the world by making your home, or specific rooms within it, a calm, relaxing sanctuary. There's a room in every house that could benefit from greater sound control, whether it's a home theater, music room, studio, home office, children's play room, bathroom, mechanical or laundry room. Insulating properly will allow you to really enjoy your home that much more and achieve a higher level of comfort. Experts suggest selecting a dense insulation with a non-directional fiber structure to combat airborne noise such as ...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE -- Even if they do not choose to enter the construction industry, the 18 carpentry students at Belmont-Harrison Career Center will gain skills that allow them to accomplish manual tasks that many cannot. "Even if they don't go into carpentry for a career, they will have this as a valuable life skill," instructor Paul Bickmeier said while observing his students in the laboratory classroom Wednesday. "They will know how to do things most people can't." Now in his 25th year teaching at the career center, Bickmeier said the opportunities for work in the construction ...
MOUNDSVILLE -- For many residents entering the cooler months, keeping up a supply of propane means keeping the home warm through the winter. Marshall County Co-Op's manager, Dave Voithofer, knows the dangers posed to the area's customers from the cold, and he makes home deliveries a top priority, even in the nasty winters and hazardous roads that common in the area. "We are the best -- we do not let customers run out of propane no matter how bad the road conditions are," Voithofer said. "Now, we're not going to put our drivers at risk if there's 10 feet of snow, but our guys have ...
MARTINS FERRY -- For nearly 40 years, Fireplaces 'N' Fixins has specialized in helping residents of the Ohio Valley stay warm and cozy during the cold winter months. In keeping with that tradition, Scott Stephens, general manager and CEO, said the store, located at 1211 S. Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, is expanding its offerings. "Fireplaces 'N' Fixins now has three staff members who are certified chimney professionals. We listened to the needs of our customers and many of them needed their chimneys swept in preparation for the coming season. We decided to go one step further, and ...
