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12/28 2011

More Room for the Holidays

By Blase Mnich, Interactive Brand Writer

The simple joys of the holidays — filled with traditions like roasting chestnuts on an open fire and decking the halls with the merry measure of fa-la-la-la-la’s…Ok, maybe not. Sure every family celebrates their own special observances. But there’s one ritual that all families are a bit reluctant to share during this season — the tradition of holiday cleaning.

With loose boxes stacked high atop each other — crammed to the brim with ornaments and overflowing with lights — holiday cleaning is as much about the storage room as it is about the dining room. But don’t worry, Gladiator® products help you store away your holiday decorations, and hide them as well.

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12/20 2011

Five Simple Tips to Holiday Entertaining

By Brenna McCarthy, PR Pro

Hosting a holiday soiree can be anxiety-inducing even for the most seasoned party pro. While I have thrown my fair share of festive fetes, I meet each holiday season with a mix of dread and excitement. Every year, after every party, I collapse on my couch and say “never again.”

Yet when December rolls around, I come down with a case of holiday amnesia. All I can remember are the good times: all my friends and family in one place, the fabulous food and drinks and the festive feeling that fills the air. What I fail to remember is the hard work that goes into a party- the invites, the coordinating, the setup and cleanup, the last minute hiccups.

In my experience, executing a successful holiday bash means tapping into all of your resources. Many of us forget to consider the best party resource of all: the garage. In an effort to soothe the pre-party jitters (both yours and mine), here a few quick ways to use your garage to its fullest potential:

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11/21 2011

Gobble Gobble: Gladiator GarageWorks Celebrates Thanksgiving!

By: Brooke Winebrenner

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Is it spending time with friends and family? Or, watching endless football games? Perhaps it’s the food feast or a childhood favorite – the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade? The options are limitless, no doubt! CONTINUE READING

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06/16 2011

Father Deserves Best

By Matt Orlando, Brand Creative Writer

Any dad will tell you how incredible it is to be labeled as such. Dad. Pop. Father. Daddy. Old Man. Trust me, they are all perfectly acceptable and we love answering the call, even if we’re not a “heart on the sleeve” kind of guy.

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06/13 2011

Are You Ready to Play Gladiator Garage Games and Win?

By Brooke Winebrenner

When it comes to organizing the garage, motivation can become elusive. Even as the pile of clutter begins to take the shape of Mount Everest, people look for different activities that help them avoid the garage all together. We understand.

But, by turning garage organization into a fun activity, you can tackle the mess and encourage your family members to lend a hand at the same time.

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06/7 2011

Indy 500 Gladiator Style

By Laurie Lesauskis, Gladiator brand marketing specialist

Well, I just finished my first Indy 500 and I have to say it truly is an iconic American experience. If you haven’t gone, you have to go once, even if you can’t tell the difference between a piston and a pineapple.

Because it was the 100th anniversary of the date of the Indy 500 (not to be confused with the 100th running of the Indy 500) the crowds were humungous. The town of Speedway that surrounds the racetrack became one big party. CONTINUE READING

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05/16 2011

Plan for a takeover

By Matt Orlando, Brand Creative Writer

As some of you might know, Gladiator® GarageWorks has been working all year to takeover Indianapolis one garage at a time, starting with awarding one lucky home owner a garage fully outfitted with Gladiator® product.

But even if you don’t live in the Indy area, or if you don’t end up winning the Grand Prize, there’s still hope. CONTINUE READING