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A new year is always a good time to refreshlifestyles. Think home spruce-ups and renewedcommitments to healthy eating, fitness and preven-tive care. So too the season is a special time fornew commitment: Valentine’s Day is one of themost popular days of the year to propose.

This issue of Creative Living offers winter com-fort-food ideas, reminds parents to observe Nation-al Children’s Dental HealthMonth and tells you whatyou need to know abouttax deductions (it’s thattime of year again!).

Take heart in the factthat we are one day closer tospring.

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If you’ve resolved toeat better this year,start by packing yourplate with produce,including a dynamitelittle fruit – the Concordgrape. Concord grapesare bold in taste andpack quite a nutritiouspunch. They can beenjoyed as 100 percentgrape juice or in simple,

healthy and flavor-packed recipes.

Welch’s uses Concordgrapes grown in NorthAmerica exclusively byits family-farmer own-ers, who work tirelesslyduring harvest season tocollect exceptional fruitthat meets their highquality standards. TheseConcord grapes are

picked at their peak andpressed into juice withineight hours of harvest-ing to capture theirperfectly ripe flavor.

Thanks to the Con-cord grape, 100 percentgrape juice can helpsupport a healthy heart.According to Alton

Poached pears in grape juice is one easy way to add heart-healthy purple fruit to yourmenu. NAPS PHOTO

Get off to aGRAPEstart in the new year

See GRAPE JUICE, Page 7

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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

Snoring can be annoy-ing, but it can also signala more serious underly-ing health conditioncalled Obstructive SleepApnea (OSA). OSA is abreathing disorder inwhich breathing is brieflyand repeatedly interrupt-ed during sleep, and mostoften occurs when theairway muscles fail tokeep the airway openwhile asleep. Accordingto the World Health Or-ganization, OSA affectsone in four men and onein nine women. The mostcommon treatment forOSA is wearing a devicecalled a Continuous Posi-tive Airway Pressure(CPAP) mask when sleep-ing.

Dr. Timothy J Kitzmil-ler, DDS understandsOSA because he himselfhas it. That’s why hestarted Cincinnati DentalSleep Medicine. Dr. Kitz-miller explains: “Manypeople can’t tolerate aCPAP machine because of

discomfort, claustropho-bia or just the inconve-nience of having to weara mask every time you goto bed. So I enrolled inspecialized training out ofstate to provide myselfand my patients a CPAPalternative called an oralappliance. It’s a medicaldevice that fits over yourteeth and holds the lowerjaw forward while yousleep, keeping the airwayopen.”

Dr. Kitzmiller and hisstaff want to educatepatients on the dangers ofsnoring and sleep apneaand conduct an easyscreening process todetermine if they have it,then provide a more user-friendly treatment option.“Many of our patients arewomen bringing their

husbands in for a consul-tation because they hearthem struggling tobreathe throughout thenight,” said his wife, LoriKitzmiller, who overseesthe dental sleep medicineaspect of the practice.“As his wife, I can say ithas definitely helped. Nosnoring and his apnea isbeing managed.”

Besides offering solu-tions for obstructivesleep apnea, Dr. Kitzmil-ler also provides generaldental services, includingbonding; crowns andbridges; dentures; im-plants; veneers; and whit-ening and braces, in-cluding Invisalign. “Weeven offer Botox andJuvederm to help im-

Dr. Kitzmiller demonstrates an oral appliance that helps patients who have sleepapnea. The appliance is a comfortable alternative for many to the CPAP machine. PHOTO

BY CHRIS BECKMAN FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESS/RECORDER

Dr. Kitzmiller can help youget a good night’s sleep

TAKE AN OSA SELF-ASSESSMENTVisit cincismiles.com or cincisleep.com for more informa-

tion, including a quiz to see if you might have ObstructiveSleep Apnea.

See KITZMILLER, Page 7

Think yoursnoring isjust a painto her?

Snoring can often be a symptomofObstructive Sleep Apnea, a sometimeslife-threatening sleep disorder thatnegatively impacts the health and

quality of life ofmillionsof Americans.

Symptoms include:Snoring •Daytime Fatigue •Morning Headaches •Depression

Restless Sleep •High Blood Pressure • Lack of Concentration

Sleeping in Separate Rooms

Cincinnati Dental SleepMedicineDr. Kitzmiller and his team have been uniquely trainedin state of the art dental sleepmedicine to effectively

treat Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliance Therapy.Visit www.cincisleep.com for more information and

take a quiz to see if you or someone you knowmay have Obstructive Sleep Apnea and benefit

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You probably know taxdeductions are an impor-tant part of your incometax return and that youwant as many as possible.But do you understandhow deductions actuallysave youmoney or how todetermine which ones youcan claim on your taxreturn?

“Simply put, deduc-tions lower the amount ofyour taxable income,”explains Jessi Dolmage,spokesperson for Tax-ACT, makers of populartax-preparation software.“The more deductionsyou have, the less tax youpay.”

Knowing which deduc-tions you qualify for andwhether you should item-ize is easy with do-it-yourself tax preparationproducts. Dolmage says:“The program eliminatesthe guess work. Answersimple questions aboutdeductions and it will tellif you’re better off itemiz-ing or taking the standarddeduction. It also checksfor errors and offersone-on-one tax help everystep of the way.”

You have the choice ofclaiming the standarddeduction or itemiz-ing deductions onyour tax return,but you shouldchoose whichev-

er amount is higher.Nearly two out of three

taxpayers claim the stan-dard deduction. Amountsare adjusted for inflationeach year, vary by filingstatus, and are higher forthose 65 and older or whoare legally blind.

For 2012 federal taxreturns due April 15, 2013,standard deductionamounts are:

» $5,950 for single, ormarried filing separately

» $11,900 for marriedfiling jointly, and qualify-ing widows(ers)

» $8,700 for head ofhousehold

If you itemize, yourdeductions are listedseparately on your taxreturn.

Itemized deductionsare reported on ScheduleA and can only be filedwith long Form1040. Onthe other hand, taxpayersclaiming the standarddeduction can file Form1040, 1040A or 1040EZ.

Itemized deductionsmay include mortgageinterest, state and localtaxes, charitable gifts,unreimbursed employee

With a little preparation, youcan save some money andmake April 15th a less taxingtime. NAPS PHOTO

It’s time toidentify yourtax deductions

See TAXES, Page 12

C R E A T I V E L I V I N G

The next time you orsomeone you care for isabout to have a littleaddition to the family, afew helpful hints mayprevent a lot of sub-traction from the familybudget.

After all, parentsspend on average about$14,000 during theirbaby’s first year, makingbaby products a $9.8billion industry in theU.S. annually.

Helpful Hints

Raising a babydoesn’t come cheap, butthere are plenty of waysto save. These money-saving tips from SandraGordon, one of the na-tion’s leading baby prod-ucts experts and authorof the new book “Save aBundle: 50+ Ways toSave Big on Baby Gear,”can help make the differ-ence:

» ShopMidweek –Often, the best deals onbaby gear are availableduring the week becauseretailers want to gener-ate consumer traffic.

» Join the Club – Geton the email list of yourfavorite baby stores andkeep your eyes peeledfor notices about in-storesale events or online-only promotions. Also,

Small children can mean big expenses, but smart shopping can help. NAPS PHOTO

Save a bundle on your

bundleof joy

See BABY, Page 12



According to a reportfrom the Institute ofMedicine (IOM), morethan 100 million Amer-icans suffer from chronicpain, as reported on thewebsite WebMD.com.

And those with chronicpain seek relief in drugsandmedications, supple-ments, procedures, sur-geries, therapies andmany other ways, costingmore than $86 billion eachyear, according to thesame report. And that’sjust the monetary cost.

Chronic pain has acumulatively debilitatingeffect that can causedepression, lower produc-tivity on the job, interferewith family life and evencause sufferers to losethe will to live.

If you are sufferingfrom chronic pain andfeel like you’ve run out ofoptions, there is hope: theNeurologic Relief CentersTechnique™.

“This technique wasintroduced in 2009 and isgroundbreaking becauseit addresses the rootcauses of pain, not thesymptoms,” explained Dr.DarenMazzone of Heal-ing Touch NeurologicRelief Center of Cincin-nati. “People sufferingfrom such neurologicalconditions as fibromyal-gia, multiple sclerosis(MS), burning feet, rheu-matoid arthritis (RA),reflex sympathetic dys-trophy (RSD), chronicoverall body pain, irrita-ble bowel syndrome(IBS), migraines, andeven lupus, have foundlasting relief with thistechnique.”

Healing Touch Neuro-logic Relief Center ofCincinnati is one of only225 clinics in six coun-tries worldwide to offerthis treatment. Said Dr.Mazzone: “I perform asimple, non-invasive,15-minute, pain-relief testthat will tell me if a pa-

tient is a good candidatefor treatment.”

If the relief test ispositive, the patient willexperience profound painrelief at the time of test-ing. The resulting com-fort from the test alonelasts anywhere fromminutes to days.

More importantly, itsignals the next step: thepatient will be scheduledfor a full examination todetermine the most effec-tive treatment plan.

And for many patients,just hearing that providesmore hope than they’vereceived thus far. Dr.Mazzone only accepts thecases he feels he cantruly help. In his experi-ence, about 75 percent ofpeople test positive.

Jackie Wineland, apatient, describes herexperience with the tech-nique: “I started cominghere because I have fibro-myalgia. Fibromyalgia isa very constant pain. Theresult that I’ve seen insuch a short amount oftime is just amazing. Icannot believe how good Ifeel.”

And patient Jann Cic-chiani-Garner had this tosay: “I thank God that Dr.Mazzone and his caringstaff have come into mylife. This new treatmentDr. Mazzone is using hasdone more for me thanany pain pill could everdo.”

In addition to offeringthe technique, HealingTouch Neurologic ReliefCenter is also a wellnesscenter specializing inreturning the body tooptimal function, whichmeans better sleep, moreenergy, better digestionand a greater sense ofwell-being.

“We know the bodybreaks down for threedifferent reasons: phys-ical, due to sedentarylifestyle or trauma; chem-ical, from toxins and pol-

lution; and from hormonalimbalances caused bychronic stress,” explainedDr. Mazzone. “Our ap-proach is to determine the

underlying causes of yourhealth concerns so we canreturn you to great healthand the quality of life thatyou deserve.”

Dr. Mazzone and hiscaring, compassionatestaff do this through a

New treatment for chronic pain sufferers

See PAIN RELIEF, Page 9

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Dr. Mazzone’s philosophy is to lead the people in

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You’ve picked the per-fect ring. You’ve prac-ticed the words you’ll usewhen you propose. Butyou know she would belivid if you asked her onthe big screen at a sport-ing event.

Making an engage-ment truly memorablewill win you points for alifetime each time sheretells your engagementstory. With so many en-gagements on Valentine’sDay, here are some greatways to make your en-gagement be one of akind.

Take it personallyYou are proposing to

the woman or man ofyour dreams. The oneperson you’ve chosen tospend the rest of your lifewith. The person who isthe perfectly uniquematch to yourself. Somake the proposal just aspersonalized and specialas that person. Yes, youmay have chosen theperfect ring, but presen-tation is equally impor-tant.

Choose something thatwill not only stun yourbetrothed, but also besomething he or she cankeep for years. Ditch the

typical velvet box and gofor a personalized, en-graved keepsake box.With dozens of box op-tions, you can perfectlymatch the style of yournew fiance, from classicand elegant to contempo-rary chic.

Take it one step fur-ther and engrave some-thing meaningful to com-memorate this day. Yournames, the date you wereengaged or a personallove saying (that maybeonly the two of you un-derstand) are ideal in-scriptions.

Make it a partyA personal engage-

ment party is somethingthat you and your familieswill remember forever.Whether you choose aprivate, intimate locale topop the question or abustling public setting,convene family andfriends during or after-ward to celebrate togeth-er. Plan a special party tocommemorate this mo-mentous, life-changingoccasion.

Don’t forget, a greatparty doesn’t necessarilymean great expense.

Using some simple tips such as a personal engagementparty will ensure your engagement day is a truly unique,memorable experience for you and your future spouse.PHOTOSPIN.COM

How to make yourproposal perfect

See PROPOSAL, Page 9

We’re all looking for-ward to a fresh start atthe beginning of the newyear. Whether it’s anupdated fitness regime,pursuing new hobbies orgetting organized, thereare a slew of resolutionsto try. In 2013, why notmake a few changes tonot only yourself, butalso your home? Byincorporating cutting-edge design trends,you’ll add style and colorthat’s perfect to kick-start the year.

“Powerful patternscan be easily achievedwith a fresh coat of paintand a premium painter’stape, like FrogTape Mul-ti-Surface and DelicateSurface,” says HGTVdesigner and televisionpersonality TaniyaNayak. “Treated withPaintBlock Technology,FrogTape can be used tocreate these new, in-tricate patterns for ahaute interior. And bestof all, FrogTape will helpdeliver sharp lines, mak-ing your handiwork looklike that of a profession-al.”

When using bold pat-terns, it’s best to find theright pairing of both thecolor and the print to notoverwhelm your space.If you’re looking to usebright colors, incorpo-rate the patterns ontoone accent wall or win-dow treatments. Ifyou’re using neutralhues, try using a patternon a larger scale, aroundthe entire room or evena piece of furniture.“You don’t want the ele-ments of a space to fighteach other,” advisesNayak. “Considering thecolor, scale and intensityof any pattern in rela-tionship to the rest of

your decor will leaveyou with a finishedspace that is perfect for2013 and beyond.”

Mixing up materials“The key to updating

your home with the lat-est trends is finding abalance,” says Nayak.“It’s all about making itpersonal and addingelements that fit yourlifestyle and design per-sonality, without break-ing the bank.” One greatway to make a big im-pact on a small budget isto mix materials, cre-ating a blend of polishedand raw in a room withmodern and industrialelements.

“The rustic look willbe extremely popular inhomes in 2013, as it’selegant and comfort-able,” adds Nayak. “Itprovides a feeling ofrichness and warmth,while still being comfort-able to actually live inthe space.” A great ma-terial for achieving theindustrial and modernlook is reclaimed wood.From frames, to furni-ture, this aged, repur-posed wood can bringrichness and a dose ofstyle to any space.

Mixing materials can

also mean utilizing dif-ferent finishes through-out a room. In the kitch-en, using contrastingmaterials makes your

2013 design trendsfor your home

Chevron is one of several patterns to be on the lookoutfor in 2013. Impactful patterns are the easiest way toinfuse new style into your home – and be on trend,experts say. ARACONTENT PHOTO

PATTERNS THATPACK A PUNCH“No one wants a

house that lacks person-ality,” says HGTV design-er and television person-ality Taniya Nayak. “Theeasiest way to infuseyour style – while beingon-trend – is with animpactful pattern.”According to Nayak,there are a few prints tobe on the lookout for in2013:» Chevron: a bold,

dramatic, V-shapedpattern» Geometrics:

graphic, colorful shapes,delivering a vintage-modern look and feel» Ombre: subtle color

gradation of similarshades that’s extremelyversatile» Ikat: tribal, swirls

and diamonds reminis-cent of tie-dye» Moroccan: cultur-

ally-inspired, timelessand exotic motifs

See TRENDS, Page 9



It’s more importantthan ever to help childrenunderstand about healthyfood choices, well-bal-anced meals, portioncontrol and the benefitsof increased physicalactivity.

For most busy fam-ilies, however, it can betough to find the time.

Fortunately, the frozenand refrigerated foodaisles of the grocerystore can provide manyhealthful, balanced andnutritious options thatcan be prepared in min-utes.

Mac and Cheesewith Veggies

1 (12-oz) pkg. small pastashell macaroni

1 egg2 cups low-fat milk2 Tbsp butter, melted2½ cups shredded sharpcheddar cheese

1 (10-oz) pkg. frozenmixedpeas and carrots

1 cup red kidney beans (fromcan), drained and rinsed

Bring large pot ofwater to a boil.

Add pasta and cook for3 minutes.

Add frozen peas andcarrots mixture and cookfor 5-7 minutes or untilpasta is tender. Drain andset aside.

In large bowl, whiskegg and milk together.

Add melted butter andcheese and stir well.

Toss in pasta and vege-tables; then stir in beans.

Put entire mixture intolightly greased largecasserole dish (spreadevenly).

Bake uncovered in a350˚ oven for 25-30 min-utes or until top is lightlybrowned.Serves 4

More recipes, tips andinformation are atEasyHomeMeals.com.

North American PrecisSyndicate

Mac and Cheese with Veggies is a family-friendly dish with added vegetables and beansfor a tastier, more healthful version. NAPS PHOTO

How to help kids makesmart food choices

CONSIDER COOL TIPS FOR COOL FOODCHOICES FOR YOUR KIDS:» Make half the plate fruits and vegetables.» Make at least half of all the grains you choose whole

grains.» Don’t forget the dairy. There are terrific cheeses. Have

fat-free or 1 percent milk with your meal.» Vary protein choices among meat, poultry, fish and

eggs.» For a treat, whip up a smoothie with yogurt and fro-

zen fruits.» Add frozen veggies to your favorite dish or eat them

as a side.» Get your family up and moving by planning fun activ-

ities for after dinner.» Try this great recipe to add vegetables and beans to a

traditional dish to make it healthier and even tastier.

Brown, Food Networkstar, food historian andscientist, “Welch’spresses the entire Con-cord grape – skin, seed,pulp and all – and thatreleases heart-healthyplant nutrients calledpolyphenols.”

Many of the polyphe-nols in Concord grapesare the same as thosefound in wine. In fact,you can even use 100percent grape juiceinstead of sweet wine ina variety of recipes,which saves you fromneeding to buy anotheringredient at the store.

There are manyways to share the good-ness of Concord grapes.100 percent grape juicemade with Concordgrapes can be enjoyedin a glass as a nutritiousbeverage and can easilybe incorporated intorecipes for desserts,low-fat salad dressings,

marinades and more.This tasty ingredientnot only enhances theflavor of your favoritedishes, but also adds aboost of heart-healthypurple fruit to your day.

Here’s one easy wayto add this one-of-a-kindfruit to your menu:

Poached Pears inGrape Juice

1½ cups Welch’s 100%Grape Juice made withConcord grapes

2 cinnamon sticks2 strips of orange rind4 pears, peeled with stemsremaining

» In a medium saucepan, bringgrape juice, cinnamon and orangerind to a boil.» Place pears standing insaucepan and simmer for 15 to 20minutes.» Turn or spoon juice over pearsas they simmer. Remove pears andlet cool.» Reduce sauce by boiling downto about 1⁄3 cup.» Spoon sauce over pears andkeep chilled.» Serve pears by themselves orwith light whipped cream.


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prove your overall ap-pearance,” said Dr.Kitzmiller

And if you’re one ofthose with a phobiaabout going to the den-tist, Dr. Kitzmiller andhis caring staff will takethe time to offer you thepersonalized servicethat will put you at ease.“We listen to our pa-tients and deliver whatit is they desire in acomfortable, individ-ualized environment,”he said.

Dr. Kitzmiller hasbeen practicing den-tistry in Milford formore than 20 years andhas helped thousands offamilies throughout theTristate with their den-tal needs.

According to Scott, apatient: “I had alwaysbeen a dental phobic.For 10 to 12 years Ididn’t even go to thedentist. Then I foundyour office. It has beena great experience! Youreally focus on custom-er service. I have con-vinced my wife tochange (dentists) andhave talked you guys upany chance I get.”

Dr. Timothy J. Kitz-miller, DDS and Cincin-nati Dental Sleep Medi-cine are located in Mil-ford at 5722 Signal HillCourt, Suite A, at theState Route 128 andI-275 interchange. Theiroffice hours are Mon-day through Wednesday8 a.m. to 5 p.m. andThursday 8 a.m. to 1p.m.

Call 513-248-8848 tomake your appointmenttoday.

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Best Furniture Galleryin Fort Thomas, Ky., hashad a lot of customerscome through its doorssince it was founded in1941. And current ownersCraig and Carolynn Reishave answered a lot ofquestions from both long-time and first-time cus-tomers about what setsBest Furniture apart fromother furniture stores.Here are just a few ofthose questions, alongwith their answers.

Does Best FurnitureGallery ever have sales?

Rather than having

what Craig calls, “fakesales,” Best Furniturebelieves in simply of-fering the best pricespossible, every day. “Wedon’t believe in trying tofool our customers bymarkingmerchandise upjust to lower it for a pro-motion. We offer the bestproducts at a fair priceevery day, and our cus-tomers appreciate thatthey can focus on gettingtheir room right insteadof feeling pressured thatthey have to buy today orthey will miss the specialdeal,” said Craig. That

doesn’t mean that BestFurniture isn’t confidentin their low prices. “We doa lot of homework andknow that our prices arethe best around. In therare instance that a cus-tomer finds the exactsame item at a lower pricein our market, we appreci-ate them bringing it to ourattention and we are hap-py to take care of them,”added Craig.

Best Furniture main-tains an extensive onlineClearance Center whereyou can enjoy extra-spe-cial savings on qualityfloor samples and close-out merchandise. Thismerchandise representshuge savings, consideringit has beenmarked downfrom already low prices.“Again, we don’t playgames andmark ourclearance items up ...these products are oftenpriced below our cost.”

Can I buy a sofa I seeon your showroomfloor?

Often, you can pur-chase a floor sample rightout of the showroom, butBest prides itself on of-fering pieces custommade to your specifica-tions and to fit your needs.“We can order almost anypiece you see in our show-room in the finish or fab-ric you want, but we alsohave to make sure theitem is there to show thenext customer that comesin,” explained Craig.

Best does offer a fullselection of accent pieces,area rugs, accessories,lamps, decorative itemsand gifts throughout thestore and these items arealways available to be

Best Furniture Gallery hasanswers to customers’home décor questions

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combination of chi-ropractic care, activeand passive care, nutri-tional counseling andpurification programs,heavy-metal testing, andtherapeutic massage.

For a limited time,you can receive both theNRC test and one-hourhealing massage for $59(see promo code onwebsite).

Dr. Mazzone has been

practicing for 20 years,and the center has beenat its present locationsince 2009. He lives inLoveland with his wife,Tracy, who is also thebusiness’ director ofoperations. He is a grad-uate of Logan College inSt. Louis and the Univer-sity of Western Ontarioin London, Ontario,Canada.

Learn more about thecenter and technique atlivewithnopain.com. Orcall 513-683-0750 toschedule your own testand doctor consultation.

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space look personalized.Try a mix of wood andpainted finishes for amore layered and col-lected feel. By resistingthe urge to perfectlymatch every piece,you’ll have a space thatlooks current and worksnicely together.

Look for theunexpected

“Just because a prod-uct is made for a specif-ic purpose doesn’t meanyou can’t reimagine howit could be used,” saysNayak. “For example,hanging materials onthe wall that are typical-ly used as flooring canbe breathtaking. Wood

planks or concrete pan-els, featured verticallyand not just on theground, add richnessand texture.”

Another great tip toaccomplishing thistrend is to look at con-struction materials innew ways. Molding andpaneling can add archi-tectural detail well be-yond crown moldingand baseboards. In-stalling framing on awall and painting it withcomplementary paintcolors can change thelook and feel of anyroom. “Unique treat-ments instantly in-crease the texture,depth and visual appeal,without spending a lotof time or money,” saysNayak.

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Gathering at home withchampagne, maybe acheese plate and ahomemade music play-list can make for one ofthe most memorableoccasions of your life.

Capture themoment

Nearly all coupleschoose to hire photog-

raphers and videog-raphers to capture thememories of their wed-ding day. But isn’t theengagement just asmomentous?

Luckily, unlike yourwedding day, you’llprobably only need thephotographer for anhour or so.

If you’re already on ashoestring budget, see ifa photography enthusi-ast friend will take pho-tos for you.

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Many homeowners aredismayed to find theirroof has failed in theheart of winter. Thisleaves them trying todecide to replace the roofnow or try to wait untilspring.

COULD YOU?Roof replacements

during cold weather arepossible if done by skilledprofessionals. Shinglemakers such as OwensCorning have detailedrequirements concerningthe temperatures atwhich their materials canbe installed (28 degreesand dry). While it may bepossible to install roofs intemperatures lower than28 degrees, many extraprecautions are needed.When installing shingles,

roofers need to be carefulnot to damage the upperportion, called the head-lap, when hammering.

Owens Corning doesnot change the warrantybased strictly on installa-tion temperature. Thismeans that your newdimensional shingle hasthe exact same warrantyas any roof installed inwarmer temperatures.

New shingles need toundergo thermal sealing,which can take severaldays of sunshine andtemperatures of 40 de-grees and higher. Accord-ing to one of Cincinnati’smost experienced in-stallation foremen (28years), Paul Ogden of ANew Rooftime, the besttip is that no roofing gunsshould be used at temper-

atures below 30 F. Hesaid, “At Rooftime, wehand-nail all our winterinstallations at no extracharge to our homeown-ers.”

All steep-slope roofersmust be careful not todamage the underlay-ment, which can becomebrittle in cold weather.Only #30 felt or syntheticDeck Armor felt shouldbe considered as under-layment, and all underlay-ments should be installedusing cap nails, not sta-ples.

For winter re-roofingjobs, Rooftime warns: Donot removemore roofingthan can be replaced onthe same day. Winterweather is difficult toforecast; many disheart-ened homeowners have

woken to interior damagefrom a roof left under feltover night.

The most commonproblem is ice dams,which occur when snowthat has accumulated on aslanted roof melts andthen forms icicles thathang from the eaves andgutters. Professionalroofers can help minimizeice dams with drip edgeflashing. Improper R-values in the attic in-sulation can also cause icedams. Rooftime estima-tors begin every roofinspection by lookinginside the attic to checkthe insulation, ventilationand home’s framing.

SHOULD YOU?Old roofs hate cold

winters. Winter will only

make a bad roof situationworse. As the temper-atures fluctuate, yourshingles expand and con-tract, causing curling andcracking in. When olderroof shingles curl andthere is a heavy snow, theweight of the snow causessome of those curledshingles to crack. Thisleads to a leaky roof. Also,when heavy snow freezesit can addmore damage.An experienced roofermonitors the weather asclosely as a TVmeteorol-ogist and schedules roofinstalls between bad-weather days. In Cincin-nati, there are many dayswith bright sun and tem-peratures in the upper50s. Last February, therewas a four-day stretchwhere the temperaturestayed above 65 degrees;Rooftime was able tohave its two roof crewsinstall a total of four newjobs in that time frame.Roofing contractors areless busy in the winterthan in the summer.Homeowners in a rushmight be able to get a newroof in a matter of days asopposed to waiting weeksor months. For manyhomeowners quick turn-around is reason enoughto have a job done in thewinter.

WOULD YOU?Many roofing compa-

nies offer discounts forroofing jobs performed inthe winter. For the samereasons that you will beable to receive fasterservice during the winter,you will also receive abetter price than duringwarmer months. Accord-ing to MissMona of Roof-time, estimators are in-structed to winter dis-count to keep their crewsworking and off the un-employment line. By

The roof. Should it stay or should it go?

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If you’re like mostAmericans, you’ve lostsomething valuable be-cause of clutter, accord-ing to a recent HarrisInteractive survey. Themost common thing lost?Important documents andbills.

So that you don’t haveto deal with such difficul-ties, here are 10 tips tohelp you get organized:

Tip 10: Start smallwhen starting to declut-ter. Pick one area or roomand sort through yourstuff. Purge items nolonger used and assignthe keepers a place.

Tip 9:Keep thingsorderly. Create zones forcertain activities or cate-gories and store all relat-ed items in that zone.

Tip 8:Make it a gamewith your kids to get or-ganized. Create a trea-sure hunt and youmayrediscover items oncethought to be lost.

Tip 7:Organizationneeds consistency. Talk toyour significant other orroommate about main-taining a united front onkeeping things organized.

Tip 6: Enlist help for

larger organization ef-forts. Invite friends overto help clear out clutter;pay themwith pizza andcold drinks for theirwork.

Tip 5:Donate duplicateor unwanted items to acharity that can then useyour extras to supportthose in need.

Tip 4: Pick your bat-tles. Start with what ismanageable, like a closet,and work your way to-ward larger projects,such as the basement orgarage.

Tip 3: Create routines.Make it a habit to tackle anew area of the homeevery month.

Tip 2: Put it away now.Done using something?Instead of letting thingspile up, put them awayimmediately. You canhave plenty of places toput stuff when you getstorage units, shelvingand organization kits.

Tip 1: Enjoy the spoilsof victory. Cleaning andorganizing is a dauntingbut rewarding task. Enjoyyour accomplishment.


A neat and manageable garage, basement and life canstart by straightening a single shelf. NAPS PHOTO

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March, roofers begin tofill up their job boards,so Rooftime’s goal overthe winter is to hang onto their skilled labor

force.Most professional

roof installers will pro-vide you with the samelabor warranty for a roofinstalled during winteras a roof installed at anyother time of year. Forexample, Rooftime of-fers a 5-year labor war-

ranty, regardless of thetime of installation.

For a free rooftopinspection – completewith color pictures –friend A New Rooftimeon Facebook, visitwww.time2roof.com orspeak to MissMona at513-753-8463.

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taken with you or sched-uled for delivery. Thedecorative items changewith the seasons, so youwill always find a freshassortment of productsfor any room in yourhome.

Whenwill my furni-ture be delivered?

Generally, custom-ordered pieces takeanywhere from four tosix weeks, depending onthe manufacturer. If youare selecting a piece thatis available directly fromtheir showroom, Bestcan usually deliver it thenext day (and often onthe same day, if it can bearranged). Best Furni-ture Gallery’s in-housedelivery teamwill treatyou, your furniture andyour home with the samecare and respect thatyou were treated withduring your purchase. Infact, don’t be surprised ifone of the owners showsup on delivery day.“From time to time, wepersonally like to get outof the store and see thefinished product in thecustomer’s home. It is areal pleasure for us andwe think that the cus-tomer’s appreciate thatlittle extra connection tothe store,” said Craig.

Best delivers fivedays a week, and will callthe evening before witha two-hour time window.

Also, they are happy todo their best to accom-modate any special timerequests, when possible.

Do you offer financ-ing?

Yes. Best FurnitureGallery offers multiple,interest-free financingplans to help with thepurchase of that newroom. “We offer extend-ed interest-free financ-ing throughWells Fargo,where customers canenjoy benefits such asconvenient monthlypayments, a revolvingline of credit for pur-chases, and an easy-to-use online applicationand bill payment option,”said Craig.

Do you offer designservices?

Yes. Best FurnitureGallery prides itself onits exclusive team ofdesign professionals thatwill work with you, al-lowing you to designwith confidence and getthat “look” that isuniquely you. “Whetheryou’re looking for a casu-al dining set to fit yourgrowing family or arere-designing an entirehome, our design con-sultants are here to helpyou every step of theway,” said CarolynnReis.

In addition to in-storedesign services, theirdesign consultants willbe happy to come to yourhome and assist you inmaking your selections.Best Furniture Gallery’sin-home design service

is a great value and helpsto put the finishing touchon your beautiful room.

What sets Best Furni-ture Gallery apart fromother furniture stores?

Shopping for furni-ture is more than justpicking out a sofa or anentertainment center.Your furniture makes astatement about who youare, and it’s an invest-ment in quality and style.

Best Furniture Gal-lery is proud to welcomemany of the same fam-ilies founder CharlieBest personally servedgenerations ago. “We areso fortunate for all of ourgreat repeat customersand we continue to beexcited by all of the newcustomers that seek outour store every singleday,” said Craig. “It isour philosophy thatbuilding a successfulbusiness means buildinglong-term relationshipswith our customers.”

Nomatter which gen-eration you belong to,you can’t argue withthat.

Stop into Best Furni-ture Gallery for unques-tionable quality, styleand value. Best Furni-ture Gallery is openMonday from10 a.m. to 8p.m., Tuesday throughFriday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5p.m. They are closedSunday to be with family.They’re located at 1123South Fort Thomas Ave-nue in theMidway Dis-trict of Fort Thomas.

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Visit www.BestFurnitureGallery.com. Or call 859-441-BEST (2378). Decorative itemschange with the season. At Best Furniture, you will always find a fresh assortment ofproducts.



February is NationalChildren’s Dental HealthMonth. Rogers FamilyDentistry caters to a lot ofchildren. We know thatkeeping kids in good oralhealth is definitely a chal-lenge. It is very importantto start children at ayoung age going to thedentist. A good relation-ship with the child, the

hygienist, the dentist andthe parent is important.Everyone needs to un-derstand what is neces-sary for the child to havegood oral hygiene.

Parents play a veryimportant role in a child’soral hygiene. Theymustenforce that the child isbrushing and flossing on aregular basis. You should

look inside the child’smouth after they brush tomake sure they haveremoved all debris on theteeth and around the gumline. Teach your child tobrush their tongue, tohelp prevent bad breath.You should consult withthe dentist to see if yourchild should be using afluoride rinse as part oftheir daily oral hygienecare.

If you have a child whois athletic, it is very im-portant to guard theirteeth from any type ofinjury. We recommendusing a mouth guard tohelp prevent your childfrom any type of mouthtrauma. If your childexperiences mouth trau-ma, you should consult adentist as soon as pos-sible.

A leading cause oftooth decay in children issugar. Sports drinks areloaded with sugar andalso contain a high levelof acid. Parents shouldencourage their childrento drink water. This helpswith re-hydrating theirsystem during exercise,and does not increasetooth decay.

Routine cleaning visitsevery six months are vitalin keeping up with yourchild’s oral hygiene. Thehygienists at Rogers Fam-ily Dentistry are trainedin educating patients onproper brushing andflossing techniques. Ourskilled hygienists are alsotrained in evaluatingchildren for orthodonticissues. Early interventionwith orthodontia can of-ten decrease the amountof treatment patients willneed. Sometimes earlyintervention can elim-inate the need for bracesaltogether.

At Rogers Family Den-tistry, we want to play a

vital role in your child’ssafety. Therefore, weoffer Toothprints®. Theseplastic wafers were de-veloped by pediatric den-tists to help in identifyinga child if they were to gomissing. The wafer isused to take a mold of thechild’s bite pattern. Thewafer retains traces ofsaliva which can be usefulfor DNA identification.

Rogers Family Den-tistry is located at 8284Beechmont Avenue, justwest of Eight Mile Road.To schedule an appoint-ment, please call 513-231-1012. We look forward totaking care of your fam-ily’s dental needs.

Start children on path to good oral health

The staff at Rogers Family Dentistry reminds parents thatroutine cleaning visits are necessary to keep up with yourchild’s oral hygiene. PHOTOSPIN.COM

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expenses, uninsuredcasualty or theft losses,and miscellaneous de-ductions.

However, your ex-penses must meet cer-tain requirements toqualify as itemized de-ductions.

For instance, certainmiscellaneous deduc-tions must exceed 2percent of your ad-justed gross income,and unreimbursed med-ical and dental costsmust exceed 7.5 percentof your adjusted gross

income.If your tax return

filing status is marriedfiling separately, bothspouses must claim thesame deduction type. Ifone spouse itemizesdeductions, the othermust also itemize, andvice versa.

All taxpayers areeligible for certain de-ductions, regardless ofwhether they itemize.

Examples includetraditional IRA contri-butions, student loaninterest, alimony pay-ments, moving expensesand a portion of yourself-employment tax (ifapplicable).

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Afraid of going to the dentist? Feeling anxiousabout that root canal or fillings?

Rest assured at Rogers Family Dentistry. IVsedation is used by Dr. James Rogers to providecomfort to patients who are usually afraid in thedentist’s chair

Please contact Rogers Family Dentistry at513-231-1012 to schedule an appointment today.

www.rogersfamilydentist.com

Rogers Family DentistryWe look forward to taking care of you

and your family's dental needs

8284 BEECHMONT AVE. • CINCINNATI, OH 45255513-231-1012 (PH) • 513-474-GRIN

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