The holiday season begins when the poinsettias are for sale in nurseries, garden centers, grocery stores and floral shops. New colors, shapes, blooms and sizes are found...
With each season comes new fashions at our favorite boutiques, new menus at our go-to restaurants and new decor trends with which to fill our homes. Everyday decor style...
QUESTION: Dear Ed: We’re doing a basic remodel to our bathroom. Part of the remodel will be to replace our existing tub with a standard acrylic tub/shower unit. Even tho...
Black in home decor is like a great dress — it can be both dressed up and dressed down. Even so, black can mostly be used to add instant glamour and luxury to a space. B...
Nobody ever said gardening offers instant gratification. With this limitation in mind, I dug and made over one of my flower beds last weekend.
For the plants, fall is a ...
One of the autumn delights in Western Pennsylvania is the appearance of goldenrods (Solidago), whose bright golden inflorescence plumes grow in masse along roadsides, ab...
Veteran homeowners recognize the value of remodeling their kitchens and bathrooms.
Kitchens and baths tend to appear dated more quickly than other spaces, such as living...
Fixing a problem before it happens is often easier said than done.
When it comes to preparing your heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system for the coming...
Demand high, but manufacturers having 'rough year'
Like just about everything else in this era of the COVID-19 pandemic, the residential fencing business has had its chal...
Even as hot weather covers most of the nation, chillier fall days may be closer than you think. Right now is the perfect time to check up on your heating system and make...
I wince every time someone tells me about their “bramble patch.” For some, those two words might evoke nostalgic, pastoral notions. For me, they call to mind thrashing t...
Half-inch tall green stubs protruding from the rich garden soil were all that remained.
Tomato plants so carefully placed into the rich garden soil yesterday afternoon ...
QUESTION: We're finally installing our dream kitchen island, complete with stools and a small bar sink. Since this is a big investment for us and a special addition ...
If you are looking for inspiration for creating or renovating a garden, wish to see native plants in bloom or simply stroll through a beautiful garden setting, a visit t...
Looking for ways to bring a wow factor to boring walls? While traditional canvases may be your go-to, there are certainly a number of wall art alternatives.
Dressing you...
It's worth the investment
The Magnolia grandiflora is a broad-leaf evergreen tree whose name accurately describes its majestic beauty and stately elegance.
This specimen...
Contractors face lack of labor, supplies
The reasons may vary, depending upon who's handling the brushes and rollers, but finding a painting contractor this summer could ...
Sometimes, homeowners don't think about their garage doors.
Compared to your car, which requires regular maintenance and yearly inspection, a garage door can be easy to...
Home improvement projects can help homeowners transform their homes. Such projects are costly, but many homeowners save money by doing some, if not all, of the work them...
Our state flower is the mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia), a magnificent, broadleaved, evergreen shrub whose delicate flowers and strong branches represent the beauty a...
You’ve been thinking about it for some time and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge: You’re going to build a patio or deck this summer.
Luckily, the official start...
Backyards and patios have been working hard all year because of the pandemic, and this summer they can provide new ways to cool off and have fun in the water.
Whether y...
Companion planting is a gardening method where vegetables, herbs and flowers are planted in proximity to each other, resulting in their improved growth and flavor. These...
OK, so you've got your vegetable and flower transplants in the ground, their roots are reaching out into surrounding soil, and stems are starting to grow.
Wait! A few co...
Adding trees to a landscape provides shade in the summer, a habitat for animals and a sense of place.
Throughout the growing season, gardeners can find a variety of pott...
One-stop Cranberry shop is remodeling haven
Some say the kitchen is the heart of the home. It's where families gather, experiences are shared and memories are made.
It's ...
Experts staffing dozens of exhibit booths will share their knowledge and expertise on a wide variety of home-improvement projects and plans. Stop by for some hints on wh...
Annual event provides demonstrations, activities
Get ready to be entertained and inspired.
The 10th annual Butler County Home Show is scheduled Friday through Sunday at t...
Spring is the time of year when we search for fresh and exciting additions to our garden landscape.
New varieties of perennials are delivered daily to local nurseries, ...
Sheds can be customized for many purposes
When our fathers needed a storage shed to stow the lawn mower, they'd head to Montgomery Ward, Handy Andy or another now-defunct...
