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Yard Art Patio & Fireplace: Never underestimate the power of kindness
When Butch Wallace opened his first Yard Art store in 1994, he did it all — from selling fountains, statuary and furniture during the day to delivering product in the evening. As the name implied, his product mix was initially more outdoor art than outdoor furniture. But not for long. "I found out pretty fast that it was easier to deliver aluminum furniture than it was to deliver concrete...

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