In a summarized historical explanation, the Tattoo Renaissance, began in the late 1950s with tattooers like Lyle Tuttle, Don Nolan, Zeke Owens, Ed Hardy, and others pioneering the way.

Between the hippie movement of the late 60s and the feminist campaigns and rights movements, the tattoo industry saw itself in the midst of a rebirth of sorts; resulting in an increase of customer base, visibility through tattooed celebrities (like Janis Joplin) and pop culture. During the 2000s, tattooing had yet another peak with the appearance of television shows such as Inked (2005) and Miami Ink (2008, starring Chris Garver, Ami James and friends), which gave us a look into the lives of tattooists and their studiosand improving social stigma.

With more legendary artists contributing to 21st-century history, Chris Garver is among them and one we are highlighting here, today. He became a professional tattooer in the late 1980s and has worked in New York City since the 1990s. Below, you can read our interview with Garver taking us back to that period of time when tattooing was banned by the Health Department.

Yeah, working at Adorned exposed me to more tattooers that were really pushing it artistically, and more people like that were my age. Before that, I was working with older guys and biker shops So, when I got to Adorned, it was great for me. I think my growth was pretty big there.

Definitely. Yeah, everybody that I worked with were people I felt were way more advanced than I was, so I had to play some catch up. But it was great. The artists that were always thereMike Ledger and Scott Harrisonthey were awesome to work with. And wed constantly have great guest artists.

Adorned owner Lori Leven was focused on the business side, which facilitated that you and colleagues concentrated on the creative side.

Yeah, she was really good at that. I think thats one of the greatest things she did, making tattooing really comfortable for the artist. She catered to the artist and she knew how to do business too. Normally, the guys I worked with [pauses] was like a working on a pirate ship, and then all of a sudden it was civilized, almost.

Before she did Adorned, I dont think that any shops had helpers, like assistants, people that cleaned after you and bused your table. Before, it was like you did everything yourself.

Now the tattooers are all spoiled. We all have people do things for us.

I think one of the things that kept New York back a little bit was that it was illegal. I think that a lot of people probably are scared to tattoo in an environment where youre doing something criminal. So guys that were more artsy, maybe they didnt want to deal with getting arrested for tattooing, or tattooing unsavory people.

Probably! Yeah, I think doing something illegal stops many people from doing it. [Laughs] I almost preferred it, it was more dangerous.

It kept timid people away.

No, I never got arrested. But once my boss Jonathan Shaw was like, You know what? Lets just do it openly. Put a tattoo sign in the window. And we were like, All right, lets see what happens. And then I remember one day a cop came in with his uniform on. I was like, Oh, here we go. I was like, Hey, how are you doing? Hes like, Yeah, I was wondering how much a Jesus head is? And I was like [Laughs]

You were lucky!

Yeah, he didnt care. It would have been the health department that we probably had to watch out for.

I think it was 95 or 96, then tattoo shops just started popping up everywhere. (It was kind of awful!)

I did. I actually like Ed Hardy, Eddie Deutsch, Dan Higgs, and Freddy Corbin. But I think a lot of people do, and the chrome toaster thing and everything was sacred (with a crown of thorns around it). I never got into it that much. I did a few chrome-y [effect] looking things, but I didnt really get into the weirdo stuff.

It has a universal acceptance and the quality of the art has definitely elevated quite a lot. I think its still underground art in a way. Theres a lot of tattoo exhibits and museums. Theres tattoo artists that have exhibited in all sorts of high-art places.

Like Ed Hardys recent art show at the de Young museum.

Yeah. Ed Hardy, Dr Lakra We had a show here at the Somerset Housea pretty prestigious place. So, [basically] tattooing went from the gutter to the top.

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Planet Fitness, the national gym chain known for its low prices, "judgment-free zones" and annual New Year's Eve promotions at Times Square in New York City, is coming to Highland.

The fast-growing fitness chain that offers free pizza and free bagels once a month already has gyms in Hammond, Schererville, Merrillville, Hobart, Crown Point and Michigan City.

Planet Fitness is renovating the space at 3315 45th St. in Highland, Building Commissioner Ken Mika said.

The gym chain is taking over space in the strip mall on 45th Street that has been home over the years to businesses like Zorba's Restaurant, Fat's Billiards, Highland Produce Depot, Thrift Store, Chela's Cocina, Women's Core Fitness Center, Dollar General, ABC Cellular and Highland Card and Comic Shop.

As has been noted previously in this column, gourmet popcorn places have been popping up across Northwest Indiana the way froyo places and cupcake joints have in the past.

LeBarron and Nina Burton recently opened Popcorn World at 2560 Garfield St. inside the County Market Plaza in Gary, between the supermarket and the Shark's Fish and Chicken. The chain is known for hand-coated popcorn flavors like banana pudding, birthday cake, blackberry cream cheese cobbler, coconut cream pie, dark chocolate pomegranate, spiked egg nog, baked potato, dill pickle and peanut butter jelly.

Popcorn World has the slogan "doing the world a flavor," selling tins of popcorn of up to two gallons. It brags that it's "the world's largest gourmet popcorn shop" with 250 different flavors.

In other Region popcorn news, Epic Popcorn in the Jewel-Osco plaza on U.S. 30 in Dyer is expanding to Crown Point.

The popcorn chain will have a grand opening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 102 S. Main St. in Crown Point.

There will beface painting, balloon twisting, crafts, games, raffles, prizes, free popcorn tastings and special discounts throughout the day.

The chain said it's a"gourmet-inspired brand with a variety of chef-inspired ingredients to create unique popcorn flavors." Flavors include pumpkin spice, fab and fruity, chili lime, birthday cake, buttery fingers, cheddar bacon, chocolate wafer, coffee liquor, jalapeno bacon, jalapeno cheddar, grape, parmesan garlic, pina colada, rainbow mix, sour kiss, watermelon and whoa momma.

California-based Vampire Penguin is looking to offer its shaved snow and shaved ice in the Region, which a local franchisee touts as a "light, fluffy, creamy, gluten-free, dairy-free healthier alternative to ice cream."

Crown Point High School graduateThao Ho, who's known by the nickname "Chevy" since her name sounds like the Chevy Tahoe, plans to bring the franchise to Crown Point as soon as next spring. She lived in California, returned to Indiana, and decided to go into business for herself after working for Amtrak for 11 years. She is still in her 30s and thought the time was right to start a venture of her own.

"It has one-fourth fewer calories than frozen ice cream but will still indulge your sweet tooth," she said. "You can get great taste without feeling guilty."

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The restaurant offers shaved snow in flavors like strawberry, mango, green tea, honeydew, thai tea, chocolate and vanillia. It can be topped with various syrups, fruit like strawberries, watermelon, lychee, jackfruit and pineapple, and with toppings like Oreos, marshmallows, coconut jelly, strawberry boba, mango boba and rainbow sprinkles.

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Good rain gutters are an integral part of a home's exterior. Old, damaged or defective rain gutters can cause a lot of damage. When a gutter clogs, the water is not diverted properly and overflows into either the house or foundation. This can cause wood rot, foundation problems and landscaping erosion. In addition to damage to your home, a rain gutter clogged with soggy leaves and debris is the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew, as well as mosquitoes and other pests.

People often think that rain gutters have to be on their homes but are never sure why. Rain rolling off of your roof especially a second story roof can really punish the ground below. If there are several rounds of steady rains, this rainwater can carve a small trench on the sides of you home. Rain gutters divert this water away and release it slowly in designated areas of your yard so that this water can be properly drained away. Without rain gutters, yards can flood, erode very quickly from the massive amounts of runoff, and other things if you didn't have gutters.Call Us 888-872-8879

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Roof gutters often become blocked with leaves, twigs and moss which can rot into a thick muddy sludge thatll block the flow of water.

Leaking or overflowing gutters can cause all sorts of damage to the property and experts recommend gutter cleaning be done once per year.

But how much does it cost to clean guttering and what type of tradesperson does this task?

On this page youll find our price guide for gutter cleaning, we can also help you get a competitive price for the cleaning of your own gutters.

We last updated the prices on this page on the 6th March 2018.

In 2016 and again in early 2018, we sent out price requests to gutter cleaners, installers and roofing firms.

We asked them how much it would cost to clean out the gutters to a typical semi-detached house with 15 metres of linear guttering.

The results surprised us becausewe saw a big difference in the prices.

Specialist gutter cleaning firms were by far the cheapest, with many quoting a price on a per metre basis.

Roofers and gutterers were much more expensive, with several firms quoting us a figure 3 times higher than our cheapest firm.

The takeaway tip is this: In addition to getting at least three quotes, we suggest you source your quotes from businesses that specialise in gutter cleaning.

Based on our research, not only are they cheaper on average, but many are smaller firms that trade below the VAT registration threshold.

That means you wont be charged a hefty 20% VAT on top of the price.

Below youll find the results of our research, the prices have been averaged and include the figures provided to us by roofers, guttering firms and specialist cleaners.

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If your gutters are difficult to reach, perhaps theyre very high or located above a conservatory or extension, you should use the services of a business that uses a high-reach pole system.

Pole systems are attached to powerful hoovers that extract the blockage from inside the gutters.

Theres no need for ladders, access towers or cherry pickers that other firms may need to hire (at considerable cost) just to reach your gutters.

The prices on this page exclude the cost of cleaning the exterior of the gutters and any repairs that would cost extra.

Explore our gutter repair price guide for more information about gutter repairs and your options.

The worst case scenario is moss, twigs and leaves being flushed into the underground soakaway causing a blockage.

It can cost hundreds of pounds to dig out and replace a soakaway,

There are other repercussions:

The most difficult aspect is gaining safe access to the gutters.

Extensions, conservatories, narrow alleyways and other obstacles can make access difficult, hence why consumers living in such homes should use the services of a firm with a high-reach pole system.

Once safe access has been gained, the work is fairly straightforward and simple.

The muck in the gutters can usually be removed manually with just a glove and a bucket.

The gutters are then given a wash through with water and a wipe through with a cloth.

Gutter cleaning is not a difficult task, once safe access has been gained.

While the work itself is very easy just scooping out the debris by hand and flushing with water, this project does involve working at height.

For reasons of health and safety, its best to use the services of a professional gutter cleaner.

Gutter guards are filters that prevent moss, twigs and other bits of debris from entering the gutters.

Installing a gutter guard can reduce the frequency of gutter maintenance and save you money in the long run.

You could also have the moss from the roof removed and a chemical treatment applied to the tiles to prevent its re-growth.

Also, consider cutting back any overhanging tree branches that shed leaves onto your roof.

If you would like a fixed quote for gutter cleaning from a local business, just tap the button below to see how we can help you:

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Experts say you can install gutter guards to keep leaves out. However, they warn that not every product works well.

There are no gutter screens that keep gutters 100 percent clean, Lincoln says. There are really good screens that keep the debris out.

The screens still require maintenance. Lincoln says homeowners need to sweep the top of them every few years.

Gutter screens are typically worth it, but nothing is maintenance-free," he says.

Lincoln says gutter screens can last the entire lifespan of your gutter system.

Hiring a company to install gutter screens can cost $6 to $8 per square foot. Lincoln says most homes average about 200 square feet of gutters.

Need more information? Our Gutter Cleaning Guide here will help you hire the best pro and get the best price possible. Are you ready to hire? Find the local Angie's List of Gutter Cleaning Businesses here and get three quotes from qualified pros!

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If you arent sure how frequently you need to have your rain gutters cleaned, then please get a hold of us atClean Pro Gutter Cleaning today. As a typical rule of thumb, gutters and downspouts cleaning ought to be done a minimum of two times yearly.

But, in locations where there is much heavier rainfall, this might not suffice to keep them cleared, cleaned and maintained and working well. Rather than attempting to speculate how regularly you need to have your rain gutters and downspouts cleaned, you are much better off contacting us instead.

When you do, we will dispatch an skilled professional that will clean and inspect your rain gutters and downspouts for you, and then make ideas on how often they need to be clean in the future. We can even schedule your rain gutters and downspouts cleaning ahead of time so you do not have to stress over forgetting to have it done.

You may not understand it by taking a look at them, however those gutters and downspouts on your home are critically important to it. They safeguard your home and lawn from water damage, which is why its so essential that you do whatever you can to keep them working great. The easiest way to do this is to simply call us and let us look after all of your rain gutters cleaning requirements.

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Project: Install or Replace Seamless Metal Gutters

Date: 04/2019

Project Description: Install new gutters where there are none

How many stories is your house?: 1

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: side of garge

Project: Repair or Replace Section of Seamless Metal Gutters

Date: 04/2019

Problems: Leaking from seams, Other

Stories in House: One story

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: Hurricane Florence damaged one of the inside corner pieces on the front of my home. Large broken seam leaks furiously when it is raining. Another problem spot is over the door on the side of my garage where some kind of gutter is needed to keep me from drowning while entering the garage during a heavy rain.

Project: Install or Replace Seamless Metal Gutters

Date: 04/2019

Project Description: Repair existing gutters

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeks

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Comment: End caps missing, unbalanced from hurricane

Project: Repair or Replace Section of PVC Gutters

Date: 04/2019

Stories in House: 9818

Problems: Gutter is sagging or broken loose, Gutter is dented

What material are your gutters are made of?: 4526

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: 20767

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: I would like to get an estimate for

Project: Install or Replace Seamless Metal Gutters

Date: 04/2019

Project Description: Repair existing gutters

How many stories is your house?: 2

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: Roof was stripped replaced a month ago and during process many gutters were bent, scratched and pulled from the home. Furthermore, many downspouts were damaged. The gutter material finish is linen. xxxxxxxxxxxx

Project: Install or Replace Seamless Metal Gutters

Date: 04/2019

Project Description: Install new gutters where there are none

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Comment: 2540 garage needs new gutters

Project: Install or Completely Replace PVC Gutters

Date: 04/2019

Project Description: Install new gutters where there are none

Select the type of gutter material you want:: PVC

Stories of Home: One story

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: i need fascia installed after having my roof done and want to install gutter to help with drainage

Project: Repair or Replace Section of Seamless Metal Gutters

Date: 04/2019

Problems: Water not draining due to improper slope, Downspout or gutter is clogged, disconnected or broken, Add or move downspout

What material are your gutters are made of?: Not sure

Stories in House: One story

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: Gutter downspouts clogged, currently run into the ground, replace with above ground and install covers to block debris.

Project: Repair or Replace Section of Seamless Metal Gutters

Date: 04/2019

What material are your gutters are made of?: Seamless Aluminum

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Project: Install or Replace Seamless Metal Gutters

Date: 04/2019

Project Description: Install new gutters where there are none

Select the type of gutter material you want:: Seamless Aluminum

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeks

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Comment: Need 2x 50 ft gutters first floor w 4 down spouts

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When were your gutters last professionally cleaned out?

If your gutters are full of debris, overflowing or your downpipes are blocked we can help. Why are you waiting until you have a problem with your gutters or downpipe before having them cleaned out? It's far cheaper to have them cleaned out annually than it is to deal with a damp problem as a result of blocked gutters.

Gutters perform a vital task- moving rainwater from your roof to the ground, preventing drips, pools and water from entering your property where it will cause expensive damage. Here at Yorkshire Gutter Cleaning, were experts in gutter clearing using our SkyVac system using the World's most powerful free standing vacuum cleaner.

It doesnt matter what the problem is dirt build up, moss or blocked downpipes weve got the skills and experience to solve it for you.

Well remove the moss, dirt, debris, and weeds that are stopping your gutters for working as efficiently as they should to remove the rain water.

We offer a fast, safe and affordable service to domestic & smaller commercial clients throughout Yorkshire.

So whether its your gutters or downpipes thats are in urgent need of special attention, we can help.

And we offer you a 100% satisfaction guarantee for your complete peace of mind.

Call us today to arrange a free no obligation quote on 01977 285 685. Or just fill in your details in the box to the right.

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We can clean, repair and replace guttering up to six storeys high and can even work up to 4 storeys without the use of scaffolding, every customer is truly important to us so whether you live in a one bedroom maisonette or are responsible for an industrial building we are the gutter maintenance company for you.When cleaning gutters we will remove all dirt and debris then flush downpipes, we also can supply pictures for your piece of mind and fix any minor leaks free of charge.If the guttering is past the point of repair we can replace it in any desired color and material and all work comes with a 10 year guarantee as standard.please find more information on our domestic or commercial guttering service pages.

If blocked/faulty gutters are left too long it can cause serious water damage to your property, encourages mould growth and damp, the end result could potentially be very costly to repair.So why not fix the guttering issue before it gets any worse and call out the professionals to make sure the rain water is lead safely away from your property and ultimately protecting your property.

Waste collection service

Although we are known for our guttering services we have been offering an eco friendly waste removal service, weather its a few bags of waste needing clearing or a full house clearance our team will be glad to help. we have a dedicated waste removal team and customers can see a full list of our prices and items that will cost extra to dispose of. just click on our waste removal page and scroll to the bottom to view pricing.

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We are proud to offer a safe, environmentally compliant service with the upmost quality and care.We operate our gutter cleaning service throughout London, Home Counties & the South East areasGutter cleaning helps avoid costly repairs and damage to your roof. Gutter systems should be ideally thoroughly cleaned twice a year.

We will ensure all our prices are competitive and you receive the highest standards for your gutter cleaning, gully and downpipe cleaning in all areas of London and the South East.Leaking gutters or water overflowing from blocked gutters can run down walls causing damp in the building.From the information you supply we can give our customers an instant and accurate fixed price for gutter cleaning and repairs by email. Our charges are very competitive and offer superb value for money. The price you are quoted is the price you will pay as there are no other hidden charges.

Residential customers contacting Blue Sky Guttering for a quotation will be given an all inclusive fixed price either by phone or email.We visit all Commercial customers and residential customers with large properties or an unusual access problem, quotation will then be emailed within 24 hours.Our 2 man teams operate from large sign written vans which are extensively equipped. Each team carries at least 6 various types and sizes of ladders, gutter vacuums, generators, 100s of gutter/down pipe spares and all the supplies and equipmentthat enable the Blue Sky Guttering teams to complete 99.9% of all residential gutter repairs and gutter emptying with one visit. Payments are convenient too, our teams carry card payment machines and can accept card payments on completion of work, again making Blue Sky Guttering unique.

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