Home Flippers Still Going Strong in Volatile Real Estate Market
When it comes to real estate, the only sure thing is that there are no sure things. And while the housing market might have heated up...
top of page
north hills monthly magazine
ARTICLES
Search
Terri Marshall
- Mar 31
- 3 min
From Mental Health Boost to Burgeoning Business: Lydalia Gardens
As a member of an eighth-generation farm family, agriculture has always been in Beth Carlson’s blood. But when she graduated from Mercer...
11 views0 comments
Shari Berg
- Mar 31
- 4 min
Community Grows through Urban Gardens
First-time visitors to the City of Pittsburgh who wander down Sherman Avenue might find themselves on the “Stroll and Sniff” tour. No,...
18 views0 comments
Kathleen Ganster
- Mar 31
- 3 min
Composting an Easy Way to Keep Waste Out of Landfills
One of the best things about composting is that it is nearly impossible to do it wrong, according to Julie Travaglini, senior director of...
39 views0 comments
Shari Berg
- Feb 28
- 4 min
Pools and Spas Still Popular Post-COVID
Pools and spas have been hot-ticket items for the last couple of years. Their popularity was sparked by the pandemic, which forced people...
111 views0 comments
Kathleen Ganster
- Feb 28
- 4 min
Trend Shifting Toward Easier to Maintain, Environmentally Friendly Lawns
A beautiful, green lawn has long been thought of as the preferred look for homeowners, but that opinion seems to be shifting. Many are...
273 views0 comments
Vanessa Orr
- Feb 28
- 4 min
Spotted Lanternfly Spreading Across PA Counties
In 2014, the spotted lanternfly made its first appearance in Pennsylvania in Berks County, located in the southeast region of the state....
32 views0 comments
Hilary Daninhirsch
- Feb 28
- 4 min
Allegheny CleanWays Making Positive Impact on Local Environment
The mission of Allegheny CleanWays is straightforward: to engage and empower people to clean up litter and illegal dumping in Allegheny...
4 views0 comments
Terri Marshall
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
Real Estate’s Wild Ride Finally Slowing Down
We all watched in amazement as the real estate market embarked on a wild ride post-pandemic across the country. Things went a bit haywire...
35 views0 comments
Terri Marshall
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
Is it Better to Buy or Rent? The Experts Weigh In
With a lively sports scene, abundant art museums, incredible health systems and plentiful education options, it’s no wonder people choose...
17 views0 comments
Shari Berg
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
Clean-and-Check Can Prevent Future Furnace Problems
Few things in life are more inconvenient than your furnace quitting in the middle of the night during a frigid January in Pittsburgh. And...
55 views0 comments
Terri Marshall
- Sep 30, 2022
- 3 min
Bequeathing Property Not Just for Billionaires
At 644 acres, Frick Park claims the title of the largest park in the City of Pittsburgh. This lovely slice of nature was originally...
5 views0 comments
Vanessa Orr
- Sep 30, 2022
- 4 min
Energy Swing Windows Creates Home in Catholic Charities’ Building
When Steve Rennekemp says that “windows are in his blood,” he’s not kidding. The owner of Energy Swing Windows’ first job was testing...
29 views0 comments
North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Jul 30, 2022
- 2 min
Eat Your Backyard—Foraging and Cultivating Unusual Edibles
Join Phipps Conservatory, Penn State extension and featured speaker Ellen Zachos, a Harvard graduate and the author of eight books...
10 views0 comments
North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Jul 30, 2022
- 1 min
Hartwood Sculpture Garden Opens
On Sunday, July 10, a formal ribbon-cutting was held to officially open the Hartwood Acres Sculpture garden. The garden is the region’s...
5 views0 comments
Vanessa Orr
- Apr 5, 2022
- 3 min
Many Factors to Consider Before Painting Concrete Floors
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...
74 views0 comments
Terri Marshall
- Mar 23, 2022
- 3 min
From Re-wilding to Synthetic Grass, the Perfect Lawn May Not Look Like What You Expect
Looking outside at winter’s drab and dreary leftovers, everyone starts wistfully thinking of spring—a time for green grass, colorful...
4 views0 comments