Comforts of Home
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Lois Cox, of Oreland, received a letter from Springfield Township officials informing her that she has been chosen to receive their “Beautiful Springfield Award.” more
Why can the subject of paint color be so exasperating? more
The reason why many of us choose to live in older homes is that they can provide a specific sense of tradition, intimacy and character not often found in newer construction. more
Home gardeners nationwide face a familiar summer question: After months of watering, weeding and tending their plants, how can they tell when produce is ready to harvest? more
When working with design clients, I am always intrigued with how their design styles are chosen, and the process with which the aesthetics of a space are selected. more
Wyndmoor resident Anne Jarvis Thomas always knew she wanted to work with her hands for a living. The only problem was finding a path to do so. more
In the year before its 200th anniversary, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will award Philadelphia gardeners for their skills in a new challenge. more
When you decide to take on any type of architectural or design project, it will become inevitable that you will be required to make a myriad of decisions. more
There are many qualities attributed to well designed spaces. Scale, proportion, balance and materials are a few. But it is rare to see “character” listed as contributing to successful surroundings. more
The clean-cut, green suburban lawn became a symbol of the American Dream in the 20th century. more
Don’t we all love to travel back in time? The year was 1986, and my interior architecture and design firm was in its infancy. more
Jamison Basement Waterproofing, a locally owned and operated company based in Oreland, is celebrating over 35 years of protecting homes across Chestnut Hill and surrounding communities. With more … more
With the cost of living skyrocketing, but the desire for well-designed surroundings still important, one has to ask, should I tackle a re-do project on my own, or bite the bullet and hire that pricey professional? more
At a time when Pennsylvania has a shortage of an estimated 265,000 affordable housing units, there’s a move to eliminate laws preventing unrelated people from living together. more
There was a time, not long ago, when I was smarter than my appliances. But now I’m not so sure. more
When the holidays are over, and all the decorations are stored, rooms can often feel strangely bare, and in need of a spark that can replace that holiday magic. more
My wife, the source of all positive change in our household, recently announced that we were “going green.” I was immediately with the program. more
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