<strong>W</strong>ith summer vacations in full swing, homeowners planning trips must remember to stop their newspaper and mail delivery as well as plan for home security while they’re away.And don’t forget the garden!After all that work planting and tending to a ...
Summer means backyard grilling when more people cook outdoors than any other time of the year.Whether inviting people over or grilling for the immediate family, thereÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ something to be said about eating in the open air. And having the right tools can simplify cooking meals outdoors.“I think ...
With summer well underway and temperatures rising, homeowners want to ensure their houses are keeping heat under control.Government agencies and private organizations are ready with advice for keeping it cool and saving energy. A scan of websites produced these ...
As more people become interested in gardening, container gardens can offer an alternative for those who can’t or don’t want to grow vegetables in the ground.“Some people don’t have space. They live in an apartment. Maybe their yard is more shaded,’’ said Andrea George, of Uniontown. ...
Solar United Neighbors is spreading the word about the Mon/Yough Solar Co-op, inviting property owners in Fayette, Greene and Washington Counties to join for savings and guidance on going solar.Henry McKay, Pennsylvania program director, acknowledged making a change to solar is a big ...
If thereÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ a piece of furniture that means Americana, it could be the rocking chair.Place a rocker on a porch and that means summer.“I usually get up six o’clock in the morning — as soon as day breaks — and rock a bit and drink coffee and listen to the birds, watch the squirrels and ...