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Home and Garden

As a Realtor, I can’t emphasize enough the value a fireplace in a home brings. Families love the idea of cozying up to a fireplace in the winter, hanging stockings during the holiday season, and showcasing their prized family photos atop the mantle.Angie’s List summarizes it best: ...

Waterfront property is in high demand, especially during the hot summer months. Stepping onto your back porch to see a beautiful river or a tranquil lake is a dream come true for many.On average, Americans desire waterfront property more than any other home feature, according to <a ...

She Sheds: Putting man caves to shame

“She Shed.” The term became “a thing” in 2015 and has only grown in popularity since 2018 after the “She Shed” insurance commercial went viral. Since then, the idea of creating a space for women outside of the house has exploded and they are not going anywhere anytime soon. ...

What is going on in the economy?We have never experienced anything like the past few months. Unemployment went from the lowest level in 50 years to the highest since the Great Depression in 1929. The essential business classifications that forced many businesses to close favor larger retailers ...

Internet usage has ramped up, and Jonathan Hart recognizes it firsthand.Now that his two adult sons have moved back home, Hart’s family of five is under one roof again thanks to the pandemic. All, at various times, are on laptops and mobile devices, working, being educated, playing games, ...

PITTSBURGH – A newly formed coalition, melding traditional Western Pennsylvania industries with high technology and commerce, was unveiled Thursday afternoon.Pittsburgh Works Together, a grouping of labor, business and civic leaders, was on display during a rally it organized inside Heinz ...