My pre-teen grandkids came to visit, after a four-month lapse. They’ve leaped into adolescence, speaking of slow dances, a boy’s glance across the room, overnights with girlfriends, and lots of Taylor Swift and Rihanna. Spring has arrived in their DNA.
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 …
Just like us, insects spend their winters in different locations. Unlike us, they spend their winters in different stages of development. Some may overwinter as adults, others in their immature stage …
If simple, clean, classic and organic are your top bathroom picks, 2024 will be the year to lean into timeless, effortless options.Large format tile continues to reign as homeowners strive to create …
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 …
Morris Arboretum & Gardens in Chestnut Hill is offering discounted admission during the month of February. Through Feb. 29, adult nonmembers pay $12, rather than $20; children under the age of 17 …
The Martha Washington Garden Club of Yardley is offering, in memory of member Jane Parr, scholarships to high school or college students who plan to pursue a career in horticulture or related fields.
Kitchen appliances are big decisions. The color and type of your appliances drive a kitchen’s aesthetic as much as any other choice you’ll make for the heart of your home.
Few home structures are as underappreciated as the roof. Falling shingles, washed out grit, indoor rain drips, stained ceilings or wall streak marks are a few obvious signs you’ve got big trouble up …
Movie memorabilia and film collectibles are known to bring big bucks in the vintage collectibles markets, but objects associated with the history of television are just as popular but often …
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 …
Whether you enjoy tomatoes sliced, sauced, or cooked in your favorite recipe, they taste best when grown and harvested from your garden or container. With more than 10,000 varieties available it can …
“Seed Starting Demystified” will be the featured program of the Trevose Horticultural Society’s Feb. 20 meeting in Bensalem. Bucks County Master Gardener Joan Pavlica will present a lecture …
Walking through Aquetong Spring Park in winter is like being in a living library; there’s a series of pleasant, slightly hushed rooms, brimming with history and life. Here is a landscape that looks …
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 …
Gardeners are notorious for pushing the limits of their growing zones. Tropical plants, succulents, and other plants that are not hardy to the winter climate often end up indoors for the winter. It …
Does your open floor plan have inviting, cozy spaces? While open floor plans are often associated with loft, industrial and large-scale barn conversion living, they are common in new construction and …
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 …
Artist renderings unveiled this month provide an early glimpse into what’s planned for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s 2024 flower show. Scheduled to run March 2-10 at the Pennsylvania …
