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JUNE 2021
Like me, my father was an entrepreneur. Dad was a tool and die maker by trade, and he owned his own machine shop for many years. Some of the things I consider most essential to my success as a business owner are things that he taught me. I realize now that a lot of people see striking out as an entrepreneur as a risky thing to do, and that the prospect frightens them. In my house, it was just what my dad did, and it seemed like a normal thing to do. If anything, I would say that he and my mom were risk-averse in business matters. Running my own show seemed like a good idea. I worked for dad as a kid, and I know for sure that I got my work ethic from him. That ethic served me well when he highly recommended that I go to university, where I earned a business and accounting degree, and it also served me well when I ended up owning my own company down the road. Of course, there are always things we don’t pass on from generation to generation. My dad has a very engineering-oriented, “fix it” mind; that just isn’t me. I remember time and again him looking at something and figuring out how to fix it, whether he was familiar with it or not. And I wasn’t a big fan of the tool and die work, having grown up around it. At the end of the day, though, that work ethic took me far. Between that and the entrepreneurial spirit that got passed down, I felt comfortable taking a chance many wouldn’t have. I had years of experience after university learning finance, business transactions, how mergers and acquisitions worked, and other skills that I was able to couple with that drive to be an entrepreneur that I got from my dad. I’ve benefited a lot from that, and my career in the financial industry meant I was able to grow my business in ways that my dad wouldn’t have been comfortable doing — my own unique skill set, if you will. FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT Dads Teach Us a Lot
Dad had faith in that skill set. He was proud of me as a business owner, and he was one of my earliest investors. Without my dad’s faith in me, I don’t know that I’d be writing this letter to you today. Dad also showed me how to treat employees and run a team. His team was much smaller than mine is today, but growing up, I watched him and how he worked with his employees. He treated them with respect and tried to put his team first — even in the tough early ’80s. I do the same, starting with learning everybody’s names — although with 50 employees, it’s a little harder than dad had it. But that’s a good problem to have. I’m thinking about all of this because of Father’s Day this month, but also because I find myself following in my dad’s footsteps one more way recently: My own daughter, Alyssa, has been working for the company for a year now. I don’t know if she or any of my kids are ultimately going to want to take this company over someday, but I’ve always tried to pass on some things to them growing up, things like work ethic and responsibility. And in turn, just like my own father, I’ve gotten to see Alyssa’s unique talents and skills light up and change the way we do things. She’s a creative person with a keen eye for marketing, and she’s been running that stuff for us for a while now. And it shows: Our material has really benefited from her influence. She’s also a hard worker, and I know she’s not afraid of a little risk, either. I’m proud to say she got it from her dad — and I can say the same thing. –Steve
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THE TOP 3 WEEKEND REMODEL PROJECTS FOR SUMMER 2021
Want to add a little pizazz to your home without spending a lot of time on it? Then this article is for you! There are several small projects you can easily do over a weekend that can refresh the look and feel of your home, inside and out. Take a look! Go with the flow. When was the last time you changed out your kitchen faucet? What about your showerheads? Refreshing the faucets around the home, whether in the kitchen or bathroom, can make a big difference. Not only do newer faucets look great, but you may also find one that improves upon the functionality of your old one. The same with showerheads — improve the flow of water and improve your next shower. What about touch-sensitive faucets? That’s a thing! You have lots of options to consider. Light it up. It’s easy to overlook outdoor lighting. You might have a floodlight or maybe some simple overhead lighting if you have a covered porch or patio, but why not take it up a notch? String lights are hot this year, and they come in outdoor varieties. You can make your favorite outdoor space — whether a porch, patio, or deck — more inviting with string lights. Drape them in creative ways to enhance the space and design. It’ll be Instagram-ready in no time! Create a fabulous front entrance. Every home should have a welcoming front entrance — it’s usually the first impression people have of your residence! Spruce up your home with a freshly painted door (or if you’re feeling really bold, an entirely new door ). Don’t forget about the foliage — it might be a good time to trim or sculpt the foliage around the front entrance. Or, if it’s looking particularly drab, find some interesting pots and plant some new flowers or shrubs to enliven the space. One more thing: Don’t forget the lighting, either. Installing new lighting fixtures can go a long way in giving your front entrance a fresh, welcoming look.
Composting is an excellent way to cut down on landfill waste while making your garden and yard look even better. However, it can often require a little TLC, and it’s easy to throw off the “balance” of the compost, potentially leading to disaster. Here are a few common mistakes people make with their compost and how you can avoid (or fix) them! Food Scraps on Top of the Pile Accessible food waste is a fast way to attract animals and insects. If left on the top of the pile, it also generates a very unpleasant odor as it breaks down. That makes tending to the compost an unwelcome chore. The best way to avoid this is to have enough other material (preexisting compost, leaves, grass, or a mix of all) to layer on top of the pile. As Good Housekeeping points out, this is a great way to avoid critters and smells — and it keeps the compost healthier! Too Much of Any One Thing A big part of a successful compost pile is diversity. Excess grass, for example, can inhibit healthy compositing. It may limit airflow to lower parts of the pile, choking the microbes below. It can also introduce too much nitrogen to the mix, which can elevate certain bacteria levels and make the pile smell awful. If you notice too much of one type of material like grass, food waste, or leaves, hold back on that material for a few weeks. Too Much or Too Little Moisture Related to the second point, too much water can also limit proper airflow and end up killing essential bacteria. If the moisture is because of rain, you can cover the compost for short periods of time. Using a tarp is a great option, and you can divert sprinklers away from the compost to avoid other water sources. However, during the summer heat, it’s possible for the compost to dry out. The material will then decompose at a very slow rate, as many of the microbes either die out or can’t function properly. Fixing this is as simple as watering it. Just keep a close eye out! 3 Composting Mistakes That Are Easy to Make And Easy to Fix!
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LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE Get the Most Out of Each Lightbulb We’ve all stood in front of the lightbulb section at the home improvement store. There are so many to choose from. But most of the time, we just grab the one we know will fit in any given spot. We don’t always consider things like color temperature, brightness, wattage (outside of compatibility with lamps or sockets). However, the bulb you choose does matter. The type of light it puts out can dramatically change a room — and not just in appearance, but functionality, too. Consider the following: Working Spaces (Kitchen and Bathrooms) These rooms, more or less, are utility rooms. They serve specific functions. In the kitchen, you prepare meals and cook. Kids may do homework in the kitchen. In the bathroom, you get ready for work. You may choose outfits, put on makeup, groom yourself, and so on. In these rooms, you need to see detail. As such, brighter lightbulbs are essential. These bulbs give off 5,000–10,000 lumens and have a bright or cool white color temperature (the packaging may say 4,100 kelvins). Day lightbulbs are a good option as well (5,000–6,000 kelvins). The type of bulb (incandescent, compact fluorescent, LED, halogen, etc.) isn’t as important as the first two features. A bright bulb that emits cool light will open up the room, allowing you to clearly see the job at hand. Living Spaces (Dining Rooms, Home Offices, Bedrooms, Reading Areas) These rooms are more casual than the utility spaces and don’t require as much light as in the kitchen or bathroom. These are rooms where you may be relaxing
or need to be less energetic. Bright, white light is more of an “awake” light, but it’s not ideal when you’re just chilling out (or even working behind a computer screen in a home office). You want bulbs in the 2,000–6,000 lumen range that give off softer, warmer light around 2,700 kelvins. This type of light is just as the naming suggests — warmer. It gives the room a more inviting feeling. It’s easier on the eyes and looks more natural in these types of rooms. In the home office, warmer light helps balance the light emitted by monitors, which can be harder on the eyes. Softer, warmer light reduces eye strain. This is also why it’s ideal for reading areas!
GRILLED CHICKEN SHAWARMA Inspired by FeastingAtHome.com
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• 2 tbsp ground cumin • 2 tbsp ground coriander • 2 tsp kosher salt • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper • 2 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp ground ginger • 1 tsp ground black pepper • 2 tsp allspice • 8 garlic cloves, minced • 6 tbsp olive oil • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1. To create marinade, whisk all spices with the garlic and olive oil in a medium bowl. 2. Add chicken to the bowl, coat well with marinade, cover, and let sit in the fridge for at least 20 minutes — or up to 48 hours. Strain off excess marinade before cooking. 3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill thighs for 10–12 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 F. 4. Serve with rice, vegetables, or pita bread with tzatziki.
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3 QUICK WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR PLANTS FROM THE SUN
When you’re growing a vegetable garden, protecting your plants is your No. 1 priority. So, what are the simplest ways to protect your veggies from sun and heat? Lay down a layer of grass mulch. After mowing the yard, save some grass clippings and put down a layer around your garden plants. This keeps the soil cooler and reduces ground evaporation, which helps keep plants extra hydrated on hot days.
Give plants a little shade. Using wood stakes or dowels, put together a makeshift tent using bedsheets, towels, or any other covering. The shade shouldn’t be extensive — just enough to reduce the harshness of the sunlight a few hours a day. Water in the mornings/evenings. This also helps keep plants extra hydrated when they need it most. Plus, it reduces evaporation before the plants can make the most of the water.
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