Home & Garden
Sales aren’t all play — there’s cars, home goods, art, too
By John AltdorferLocal auctions take a playful turn as two companies bring plenty of dolls and toy-store displays to market. Meanwhile, Chevy fans will want to keep …
Wind turbine manufacturer empowers homeowners
By Bob KarlovitsRon Gdovic has a simple idea about using a wind turbine at home. “I wanted to make something that all you do is tip it …
Homework: Garden expert offering course at Phipps
By Tribune-ReviewGarden expert offers lecture on design, natives On July 11, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, in conjunction with Penn State Cooperative Extension, will welcome David …
A growing art: Seed packet illustrations
By Adrian HigginsNine years ago, Ken Greene was the children’s librarian in an archetypal small town in the Hudson Valley. He still lives in the vicinity of …
More see the light, value of addition
By Bob KarlovitsJeff Remo tunneled for light in his Hampton office and digs the result. “There are times I come in here on the weekends to pick …
Homework: Brighton Heights, Ligonier host annual home tours
By Tribune-ReviewWhile many communities are sponsoring garden tours this time of year, two areas are offering a chance to go inside on their annual house tours. …
Freshen your home for summertime
By Jura KonciusMarika Meyer, an interior designer, has been featured in HGTV, Home & Design and Luxe magazines, as well as on Martha Stewart Living Radio. We caught up with her to talk about how to freshen your home for summer. The …
Sewickley garden tour full of variety
By Jane MillerBackyard inspiration will be sought and found on the Sewickley Garden Tour, which offers a range of gardens featuring greenery and those overflowing with flowers. …
Garden tours blooming around the region
By Tribune-ReviewNow that the plants are starting to thrive, area garden clubs and other organizations are planning garden tours. • Allegheny West Historic District of Pittsburgh’s …
Sales highlighted by Americana, Asian art, accessories
By John AltdorferThe auction schedule swings into summer with three local sales. From traditional in-house live sales to stay-at-home Internet auctions, the choices over the next few …
How to break the color rules
By Tribune-ReviewWhen it comes time for a new paint project, the creative side of our brain thinks, “Ooh painting, fun!”, while the more logical side worries, “What color goes with that again?” A plain white wall can be daunting, and choosing …
Apartments tempt with high-end amenities
By Bob KarlovitsJames Scalo says there are many important facets to marketing an apartment building other than providing a place to live. That belief is why he …
Homework: Decals do a lot for a room
By Tribune-ReviewDecals brighten any room During a recent home remodel, Diane Wright decided the stairway leading to her garage needed some perking up. So she went …
Get beer in gear for Father’s Day
By Kim CookHumorist Dave Barry has said, “The greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. The wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.” Ben Franklin considered beer nectar from heaven. …
Working in the yard? Beware of poison ivy
By Ed PfeiferMowing, trimming, pruning, mulching. The homeowner’s June routine is a sun-dappled foray into the great outdoors and usually one of the most enjoyable times of the year. Some of us though, after performing our outdoor labor, will begin to itch. …
How to practice safe mosquito control
By Trib Total MediaThere are over 170 species of mosquitoes in North America, many of them carrying deadly diseases. The American Mosquito Control Association urges people to be …
How to use decorative pillows
By The Washington PostDecorative pillows add punch to a room. If you think of it in food terms, pillows are the parsley of decorating. Just as you can spruce up a dull dish with a sprinkling of green garnish, you can transform and …
New generation of buyers looking for right homes
By Bob KarlovitsFirst-time home buyers are going into the real estate market with their eyes wide open. They are looking at ways to get the home they …
Home briefs: Bonsai show taking place at Phipps
By From Staff and Wire ReportsThe Pittsburgh Bonsai Society will have its annual spring show on June 1 and 2 at Phipps Garden Center in Shadyside. The free event will …
Dandelion roots and more: Find food at your feet
By Dean FosdickEllen Zachos is a modern-day forager, gathering wild foods to enrich her cuisine. New York’s Central Park provides the fixings for much of her larder, which includes wines, pickles, jams and jellies made from flavorful weeds. “Many of the most-delicious …
