There are a lot of projects that you can do in your home that add value, not to mention bring a smile every time you see the finished...

Looking outside at winter’s drab and dreary leftovers, everyone starts wistfully thinking of spring—a time for green grass, colorful...

There is no doubt about it—humans create a lot of waste. But more and more people are doing something about it, embracing the Zero Waste...

The City of Pittsburgh boasts an astonishing 163 parks, spread across 3,800 acres. The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit that...

The trend toward outdoor living has been increasing over the years, but it has accelerated by leaps and bounds during the pandemic....

Anyone who has spent time shopping for a home can attest to the frustration posed by the current real estate marketplace. Tight inventory...

With the real estate market still booming, realtors continue to find innovative ways to market homes. While open houses still occur,...

Invasive plants and trees have been on the radar of naturalists, environmentalists and gardeners for quite some time, and efforts to...

Have you ever been the last person to get a shower in a house where hot water is limited? There’s nothing quite as annoying as a cold...

When Rex Glass & Mirror first opened in Peters Township in 1958, they had no idea how large they’d grow. Now opening their fourth...

It's hard to believe that the holidays are nearly upon us, which means it’s time for the Ben Avon Holiday House Tour! Sponsored by the...

The local housing market is hot right now, and lots of buyers are taking advantage of low mortgage rates to make the move to a new space....

At Chatham University, the days of stereotypical college cafeteria foods such as heavy, calorie-laden dishes, same-old-same-old choices,...

One hundred years ago, a seed was planted, and it is still growing in the Shaler Garden Club, which celebrates its centennial this year....

Dawn Andersson’s whimsical Marshall Township property contains unexpected flourishes like hand-knit coverings decorating trees’ soaring...

North Park is beautiful any time of year, but it was especially stunning in mid-April when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom! The...

For many people, making a major home improvement such as finishing a basement, renovating a kitchen, or redoing a bathroom is a...

During this uncertain time, spring can serve as a new beginning: a chance to weed out the old and see what blossoms. Many people are...

Four years ago, Shaler resident John Stolz invested in solar panels for his home. Although he could have bought them outright, he decided...

Hydroponic gardening—which has been around at least since King Nebuchadnezzar built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in 605 B.C.–is...