Home Depot was about to launch something big — really big — when the pandemic hit in the spring of 2020: a 12-foot skeleton.
“There were a lot of internal discussions. It...
The best time to repot a houseplant is in spring, when its root system is actively growing and can quickly establish itself in its new home. But a fall repotting could be...
Despite marginally higher temperatures through the first few weeks of September, fall began on the morning of Sept. 22.
Many people who live in Western Pennsylvania shudd...
With autumn upon us, this is the time of year when pests and rodents become more active and threaten aspects of our daily lives.
Raccoons, skunks and groundhogs are among...
According to the 2023 Hippo Housepower Report, 46% of homeowners had something unexpected go wrong in their home. More than 30% of them opt to tackle most issues themselv...
Seven in 10 Americans who attempt a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project hire a professional to finish the job, out of fear of screwing it up. One quarter of those asked by Bette...
The common insects found in Butler County yards, gardens and flower beds strike most people as creepy. They’ve got too many legs or waving antenna, or a tendency to sprea...
Summer time and the living is easy, just not for Butler County gardeners dealing with exploding populations of insect pests munching on their flower and vegetable gardens...
Time to clean the fridge, oven
After the doldrums of a cold and gloomy winter, homeowners should take advantage of the improving weather and awakening landscape by fling...
Visitors to the Butler County Home Show will find fresh ideas and smart advice on home improvement, decorating and landscaping projects — all under one roof at the Family...
More than 100 experts share advice
Experts staffing more than 100 exhibit booths will share advice and information on topics ranging from landscaping and kitchens to wind...
In November 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture released a revised, updated map of plant hardiness zones. The revised map may have implications for Butler C...
Confession time: I’ve murdered a Monstera, slaughtered a snake plant, assassinated an African violet and offed more orchids than I’d like to admit.
It’s not that I don’t...
Home improvement season is in full swing. One area to remember to check during a home evaluation is the roof.
With advanced technologies, ventilation needs, options for ...
Present in about 40% of homes in Pennsylvania, radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer, but it is easily detected and remediation is relatively inexpensive.
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The start of summer also means the start of pest season. That means that while school children are back home for three months, there could also be some unwanted guests, s...
There’s plenty for a seller to consider when listing a home for sale, but one factor that could prompt a difference in thousands of dollars is timing.
According to a 202...
With spring here and summer coming not long after, some homeowners in Butler County are starting to look to improve the outside of their home.
There’s many ways to turn a...
Show features 3 days of experts, exhibits, demonstrations and free admission
You’ll find fresh ideas and smart advice on home improvement, decorating and landscaping proj...
Long gone are the shag carpets of the 1960s and 1970s as today’s customer is all about luxury vinyl tile, according to Robin Bowser, a sales representative at Butler Floo...
It's the late 1940s. World War II has ended, the Baby Boom is in full swing, and incomes are rising, making first-time homeownership possible for many. Cars are being mar...
Young children often think of seeds as “baby plants,” but how does one explain to a child how the seed becomes an actual plant?
Teaching children about the composition of...
Experts staffing dozens of exhibit booths will share their knowledge and expertise on a wide variety of home improvement projects and plans. Stop by for some hints on wha...
As the dog days of summer approach, so does the peak season for grilling and cooking outdoors.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, preparing food outside for a back...
There’s always been a taste for antique furnishings. These days, a widely acquired taste.
Antiques are hot partly because of supply chain delays and higher prices for man...
A backyard shed used to mean a metal box purchased from department store. It would hold a lawnmower and gas cans for a decade or so until it began rust, the first marker ...
If your gardening aspirations include starting or expanding a pollinator-friendly garden, read below for popular sun and shade perennial plants to begin your project.
Th...
A couple expecting a child might be looking to a bright future for their offspring, but when it comes to decorating a nursery, they need to think more about the future of...
The winter doldrums are finally winding down and thoughts of spending more time in the backyard can lead to taking on ambitious building projects.
Backyards can become t...
