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Real estate expert and “Million Dollar Listing” star Samantha DeBianchi has the following predictions for the housing market in 2024.

Michael Bowell, owner and lead garden designer at Chester County-based Create A Scene Inc., will give a lecture titled “Orchids: Cultivating Refined Beauty” on Feb. 10 in Bristol.

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 …

Tips for growing herbs indoors

Maybe you received — or gifted — a rosemary plant or topiary this past holiday season. Or perhaps you had a glorious potted rosemary plant growing outdoors. You brought your prized plant inside, …

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 …

Got houseplants?

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 …

The Bucks County Association of REALTORS reported a robust real estate market with rising prices and decreased time on the market, which it said demonstrates strong demand for residential properties …

Don’t drag that Christmas tree to the curb to be hauled away by the trash collectors. Give it a second, even third life, in your landscape. No live Christmas tree? Don’t worry. I’m sure your …

It’s a new year and the perfect time for homeowners to sit down, look at their budgets and plan for ways they might save money each month in 2024.

Kitchens: The new living rooms

Traditionally, the kitchen has been one of the most utilitarian rooms in the home: A straightforward meal-prep area sporting a fairly uniform look. Homeowners picked out cabinets in their favorite …

Are you the practical type, or is “whimsy” your watchword? Whether you’re furnishing a home, apartment or vacation place from scratch, replacing worn out — or outdated — pieces, or looking to update your home’s current look, investing in high-quality furniture should be a thoughtful process.

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 …

From the crackle, pop and flickering flame to the heat and romance of a fireplace or free standing stove, for some only wood will do. Aside from ambiance, supplemental heat sources – whether wood, …

Islands in the mainstream

Imagine the perfect island.If you’re thinking sun, sand, tropical breezes and a sweet rum drink served in a pineapple, you probably did not participate in IKEA’s worldwide kitchen use …

The National Association of Realtors [NAR] unveiled a state flood disclosure tracker.The Federal Emergency Management Administration [FEMA] looks to require a flood disclosure form to participate …

 All gardeners, new or experienced, appreciates tools to help them better enjoy their hobby. If you’re a gardener, or have gardeners on your gift-giving list, it’s never too early to think about treating them.

The National Association of Realtors today announced IRAR Trust Company (IRAR) as a new partner with NAR Realtor Benefits. As NAR Realtor Benefits preferred provider for self-directed retirement …

Getting your house ready for winter

Once summer is a memory, it’s time to celebrate fall!But before you take one bite of an apple-cider doughnut, you should get your house ready for the colder months. The following tips are all about …

Outdoor winter container gardens

 Add a bit of greenery to your front steps, window box or patio with a winter container garden. You’ll find all the ingredients you need at your local garden center, craft store, and maybe even a …

Add a fresh look and fragrance to your winter indoor landscape with a potted rosemary plant. You may have received a rosemary plant or topiary as a gift this year, too. This favorite herb of cooks, …

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