“Growing Dahlias” will be the featured program at The Trevose Horticultural Society’s monthly meeting on Tuesday at the Bensalem Senior Center, 1850 Byberry Road. Led by Penn State Master …
The best antidote to spring fever is a healthy dose of the great outdoors.For existing surfaces, a deep cleaning makes the yard more appealing to use and enjoy. If you’re considering a new patio, …
Spring cleaning, indoors and out, is a long-standing tradition for many households. But as we learn more about the important pollinators, insect-eating toads, songbirds and beneficial insects, the …
Now is the time for pre-spring lawn care.Whether you have a lawn service or landscape provider or prefer to tackle lawn care and projects yourself, now until mid-April is the perfect time to take on …
What’s your favorite color? Color is an important aspect of our everyday lives — our wardrobes, our homes, cars and what lands on our dinner plates. We live in a color-filled world.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has released a list of its top must-see features of the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show. For those hoping for a memorable day at the show, which runs through …
It’s never too early to prepare for the garden season ahead. Having the right tool for the job saves time, reduces the frustration of trying to make the wrong tool work, and allows you to garden …
Bed linens, drapes, rugs, sofas, chairs, ottomans, table linens and clothing have fabric as a common thread. From the runway to the living room, furnishings follow fashion trends, according to Angela Carroll Ast, an interior designer and owner of ABCA Design Decorating Den Interiors in Milford, Pa.
Do you want to age in place? According to Forbes.com, at least 75% of those 50 or older want to continue to live in their present homes as long as they can. Like other emotion-charged issues and …
Bathroom plumbing innovations aim to meet — or exceed — consumer demands in the coming year. From updating tile or switching to panel shower surrounds, smart tech and on-demand hot water systems …
With December’s holidays firmly in the rear-view mirror it may seem early to plan for next year’s festivities. It’s not. In fact, now is the best time to plan those remodeling projects to add to …
About 67% of homes built in the Mid-Atlantic — including Pennsylvania — have basements, according to a Reddit.com report. Whether it’s an old farmhouse with low ceilings meant for storing winter …
I am very appreciative of the Herald including Susan Talia Delone’s wonderful column (Ramblings of a Native Plant Gardener, Feb. 1) describing the winter landscape in Aquetong Spring Park.
Do you have a dining room?Whether it’s a formal separate space or integrated as part of a large kitchen or open floor plan, great dining room furnishings add to the enjoyment of eating, socializing …
Does 2024 have you thinking about eco-friendly materials, time-tested materials like stone, hardwood and metals, or about reusing Grandma’s sideboard? “Reduce, reuse and recycle” are pillars of …
From gathering and great rooms to old school play or rumpus rooms, the standard rec room vibe — casual, easy and a place to have fun and unwind — is still premium real estate in the home floor …
As you scour the seed catalogs and websites for new and favorite flower and vegetable seeds, take time to inventory the seeds you have saved from previous years. You’ll save money by not buying …
House plants are good for you.According to an NBC.com report, the coronavirus pandemic drove a surge in houseplant buying, as people stayed put and yearned for fresh hobbies and more natural …
After the holiday decorations come down, winter’s grayscape settles into view. It’s about this time of year we start yearning for more color, pattern or other ways to liven up the indoor …
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