Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Showcases Eco-Friendly Art
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden explores creative ways to express its commitment to environmental conservation. This summer, their latest...
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Vanessa Orr
- Mar 31
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...
Terri Marshall
- Mar 31
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...
Shari Berg
- Mar 31
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,...
Kathleen Ganster
- Mar 31
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...
Shari Berg
- Feb 28
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...
Kathleen Ganster
- Feb 28
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...
Vanessa Orr
- Feb 28
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....
Hilary Daninhirsch
- Feb 28
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...
Terri Marshall
- Sep 30, 2022
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...
Terri Marshall
- Sep 30, 2022
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...
Shari Berg
- Sep 30, 2022
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...
Terri Marshall
- Sep 30, 2022
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...
Vanessa Orr
- Sep 30, 2022
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...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Jul 30, 2022
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...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Jul 30, 2022
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...
Vanessa Orr
- Apr 5, 2022
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...
Terri Marshall
- Mar 23, 2022
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...
Kathleen Ganster
- Mar 23, 2022
Zero-Waste Movement Offers Many Ways to Reduce Consumption
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...
Hilary Daninhirsch
- Mar 23, 2022
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Restores, Revitalizes Outdoor Spaces
The City of Pittsburgh boasts an astonishing 163 parks, spread across 3,800 acres. The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit that...
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