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North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Jul 30
- 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...
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Vanessa Orr
- Apr 5
- 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...
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Terri Marshall
- Mar 23
- 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...
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Kathleen Ganster
- Mar 23
- 4 min
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...
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Hilary Daninhirsch
- Mar 23
- 5 min
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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Hilary Daninhirsch
- Feb 28
- 4 min
Comprehensive, Concierge Approach Sets Eisler Landscapes Apart
The trend toward outdoor living has been increasing over the years, but it has accelerated by leaps and bounds during the pandemic....
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Shari Berg
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Millennials, First-time Homebuyers Face Unique Challenges
Anyone who has spent time shopping for a home can attest to the frustration posed by the current real estate marketplace. Tight inventory...
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Terri Marshall
- Feb 25
- 2 min
The Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters
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...
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Kathleen Ganster
- Feb 25
- 6 min
Replacing Invasive Plants with Native Plants Good for Humans, Animals, Environment
Invasive plants and trees have been on the radar of naturalists, environmentalists and gardeners for quite some time, and efforts to...
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Terri Marshall
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Drones, Virtual Visits Just Part of Real Estate Marketing Process
With the real estate market still booming, realtors continue to find innovative ways to market homes. While open houses still occur,...
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Vanessa Orr
- Dec 12, 2021
- 4 min
Rex Glass & Mirror Expands into North Hills with Flagship Showroom
When Rex Glass & Mirror first opened in Peters Township in 1958, they had no idea how large they’d grow. Now opening their fourth...
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North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Nov 19, 2021
- 1 min
Ben Avon Holiday House Tour to Showcase Seven Homes
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...
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Jennifer Monahan
- Aug 30, 2021
- 3 min
Help for the hAPPy Homeowner
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....
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Kathleen Ganster
- Aug 18, 2021
- 3 min
Parkhurst Dining Partners with Chatham University to Provide Healthy Food Alternatives for Students
At Chatham University, the days of stereotypical college cafeteria foods such as heavy, calorie-laden dishes, same-old-same-old choices,...
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North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Jul 4, 2021
- 3 min
Shaler Garden Club Turns 100
One hundred years ago, a seed was planted, and it is still growing in the Shaler Garden Club, which celebrates its centennial this year....
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Erica Cebzanov
- Jun 5, 2021
- 3 min
Wexford Garden Tour Offers Inside Look at Inspiring Properties
Dawn Andersson’s whimsical Marshall Township property contains unexpected flourishes like hand-knit coverings decorating trees’ soaring...
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North Hills Monthly Magazine
- May 11, 2021
- 1 min
North Park Abloom with Cherry Blossoms
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...
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Vanessa Orr
- Apr 5, 2021
- 4 min
Scopewell Links Homeowners, Contractors for Benefit of Both
For many people, making a major home improvement such as finishing a basement, renovating a kitchen, or redoing a bathroom is a...
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Erica Cebzanov
- Apr 2, 2021
- 3 min
Making Your Garden Your Grocery Store
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...
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