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Clean, quiet home heating comfort has never been easier to find. From solar and ductless systems to heat pump Energy Star-rated products, newer systems are gaining ground in home heating and cooling …

Value added landscape

Attributed to both Oscar Wilde and to Will Rogers the old adage “you never get a second change to make a first impression” are landscape words to live by.

Tips for growing fruit in containers

Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony or front steps that receives …

What do George Washington, Grace Kelly, and Buzz Aldrin have in common? They were all guests at Morven, a home that has played a role in the history of New Jersey and the nation for more than 200 …

Make it a Designer House day

Nothing spells spring in Bucks County like the awe-inspiring Bucks County Designer House & Gardens presented by the Village Improvement Association (VIA), which is returning for its 48th year from April 28 to May 26.

Look for innovative home décor and design ideas, luxurious performance fabrics and fresh takes on incorporating the old with the new at this year’s Bucks County Designer House & Gardens.

Sycamore Lane Farm in Hilltown Township is being transformed by 35 area interior designers and 14 landscape professionals as part of the Bucks County Designer House & Gardens, which is open to the public from April 28 through May 26.

A stroll through the grounds and gardens at this year’s Bucks County Designer House & Gardens offers an inspiring feast for those who enjoy spending time in their own gardens and landscapes.

For one local family, Sycamore Lane Farm represents the homecoming of a lifetime. The Hilltown Township property is this year’s Bucks County Designer House & Gardens showcase.

For those who love gardening and the idea of growing their own vegetables but live in the city or a small space, here are six easy steps to grow vegetables in containers, from Bucks County …

Tick-tock…Antique clock tips

I have appraised all types of clocks — tall case clocks, carriage clocks, mantle clocks, etc. — for clients in all parts of the world. These clock collectors have been surprised or even stunned …

“Wow factor” furnishing

Sofas get a lot of attention but sometimes it’s the side chairs, tables, sideboards and smaller players in a room that can make all the difference to use, comfort, flexibility and style.

The Bucks County-based nonprofit Credit Counseling Center, which works to equip consumers with financial knowledge, effective habits and confidence, will host a Homeownership Empowerment Summit April 25 at Bucks County Community College.

Overcrowded, poor flowering, and floppy perennials can be invigorated with a shovel and a bit of your time and energy. Dividing perennials is an excellent way to improve their appearance and create …

Basement waterproofing

If you’re a Bucks County homeowner and your basement takes in water, you are not alone. Being rich in water resources can be a double-edged sword — especially if you’re home-sweet-home comes with a wet basement.

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) will celebrate Earth Day by planting trees throughout the Greater Philadelphia area from April 19 - 21, with assistance from more than 75 of its PHS Tree …

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has been named to Fast Company’s annual list of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.” Joining the likes of YouTube and TacoBell, PHS was …

Windows and doors

Is it time to replace the windows? With a typical lifespan of 15 to 30 years, many homeowners don’t think much about window replacements — until something goes wrong.

Bucks County Community College’s 16th annual Tyler Formal Gardens & Landscaping Lecture, featuring Tom Smarr, executive director of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, will be held on Saturday, …

Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum announced the return of its Andalusia Garden Symposium, a daylong event, on Friday, May 3, featuring talks by four world-renowned …

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