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This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (799+ words) Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it's debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day....
Buddy's Ace Hardware fills former Staples space at The Waterworks
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (258+ words) A large storefront at The Waterworks, empty since mid-December, soon will house the area's only hardware store. Buddy's Ace Hardware is scheduled to open the second week of May in the former Staples location. "We felt this market really needed…...
Underutilized" Agan Park could see improvements as community gathers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (712+ words) Agan Park and its surrounding woods may soon see some changes after community members gathered in Springdale on Thursday to discuss the future of the 100-acre plot. The meeting saw Carla Lukehart, a landscape architect with Pittsburgh-based Environmental Planning and…...
If you're looking to sell your home this spring, here's how you will want to prepare
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (732+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. " With spring on its way, it's a popular time for homeowners to consider selling their homes. It can be daunting to think about listing your home so where do you start? You'll want to start with curb appeal,…...
Washington County contractor accused of fraud in South Fayette now facing charges in Millvale
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (821+ words) A Washington County contractor accused of home improvement fraud in Millvale is awaiting trial on similar charges in South Fayette, according to court records. Millvale police charged James R. Nunamaker, 62, of North Strabane on March 18 with felony counts of deceptive or…...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Microwaves
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (492+ words) Formed in 2000, Pittsburgh experimental noise rockers Microwaves are back with another new album. As for what's kept them going this long? "A unique combination of anxiety and boredom," according to drummer John Roman. "Temporal Shifter," set for a March 27 release,…...
North Hills Middle School student helps raise awareness of radon dangers
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (202+ words) A North Hills Middle School student won first place in an annual national poster contest aimed at increasing awareness of the health risks of radon gas and the importance of home testing. Eighth grader Regan Schall won a $1, 000 scholarship for…...
Ice dams can build as temperatures rise, putting homes at risk for water leaks
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (557+ words) Roof repair and replacement company Roof Gutter Now keeps busy in the winter, fielding 60 to 80 calls a day to melt piles of snow, ice and water sitting on top of homeowners" rooftops. But owner Nathaniel Davis says the calls should…...
Carpenter's Apprentice volunteers visit Greensburg for home improvement work
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (130+ words) The Carpenter's Apprentice volunteers were at working in Greensburg Friday, adding a safety rail to a home on East Pittsburgh Street. The organization is a joint mission of First Presbyterian Church of Irwin, Norwin Church of the Nazarene and Community…...
See the 3rd and 4th floors of Henry Clay Frick's Clayton mansion for first time
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (568+ words) For the first time, the velvet rope across the banister to the third level will be removed and guests will be allowed to climb the stairs for a look at the top two floors of Clayton, Henry Clay Frick's Gilded…...