Doors provide entry, exit, privacy and security. But only in recent years, as houses have morphed into super-sized structures, have more homeowners been prodded to make their doors proportionally …
For those who plan to age in place, making the home comfortable and accessible should be a top priority. Consider these upgrades and fixes to make your home more senior-friendly and manageable.
Last year’s record-high temperatures across much of the country took a toll on gardens and landscapes. Once again, above-normal summer temperatures are in the forecast for many regions of the …
Home. Few words are as emotionally loaded than home. For many approaching their 50s the looming question of ‘stay or go’ can be one of the easiest – or most formidable –choices they’ll ever make.
Pergolas and arbors create depth, dimension and interest in your outdoor living spaces. From regulating sunlight to adding form and function, these structures can be made of various materials, and …
Look to the garden when struggling to find the best gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, or other occasions. A gift of plants, seeds, or gardening tools and accessories provides …
Outdoor living spaces have never been more popular.Since the coronavirus pandemic began, a surge in outdoor living areas – and appropriate furnishings to enjoy them – have also boomed.
Consider different materials and treatments to build or refresh your outdoor landing pad. From morning coffee to a light meal or celebration, few outdoor spaces are as companionably tied to warm …
Perennials can become the backbone of a landscape or garden plan. From baptisia (false indigo) to black-eyed Susans, ornamental grasses to Oriental poppies; helianthus, heuchera and hosta, you can find many stalwart perennials that will thrive in Bucks County and provide many years of beauty and enjoyment.
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s public gardens and landscapes are now blooming across the Philadelphia region, featuring a 110,000-bulb trail along Ben Franklin Parkway Spring has sprung at …
Is your deck a corner retreat and hideaway, or do you have an expansive, multi-level deck perfect for summer parties and outdoor entertaining?Whether you’re planning a brand new deck, sprucing up a …
Bold color, tropical beauty, and easy-care mandevillas make excellent additions to patios, decks, and gardens.Train them onto a trellis, allow them to cascade from a hanging basket, or combine them …
What is your perfect garden? Maybe you love manicured lawns, sculpted boxwood rows or cleverly cut yews. Does an arbor with trailing wisteria or lunch-plate sized clematis make your heart beat a …
From safety, security, privacy, pets and securing small children – even as a symbol of the American Dream – today’s fences go way beyond traditional white pickets and iron clasp gates.Today’s …
The Bucks County Association of Realtors Reach Out Committee is proud to announce the launch of its cleaning supplies drive aimed at benefiting the Bucks County Housing Group. The drive, which will …
Who doesn’t crave fresh air, sunlight and gorgeous views? When you approach your home’s interior and outdoor spaces from an integrated lens, you double the amount of usable, and enjoyable space of …
From urban settings and city streets to pastoral scenic landscapes, containers are at home just about anywhere – and everywhere. Chives and rosemary; cherry tomatoes and red peppers, banana plant, …
Gardening is a wonderful way to grow your own food and create a beautiful landscape. Proper plant selection can help you make wise purchases when visiting the garden center or ordering plants …
Sleek and streamlined or a rich, colorful tapestry? Does form follow function or are collections of paramount importance to you? From contemporary to Craftsman, traditional to modern farmhouse, …
Be ready for any weather this summer by properly insulating the home, doors and windows. Ed Mulderrig has seen more than his share of poorly insulated homes. The problem areas are usually around doors …
