Gaining independence with an eco-friendly home
It’s not often that you’d use the term ‘energy-efficient’ to describe a 100-year-old home, but the house owned by Janet and Harris Ferris is a striking exception. In late 2011,…
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Brilliant bar stools
Bar stools are welcoming. Inviting, even. They offer guests the chance to sidle up to a kitchen island, countertop or bar setting without forcing them into an uncomfortable chair, or…
Historic preservation keeps the past alive
Seven Springs Mountain Resort is often considered to be the winter playground of choice for most Pittsburghers. Its packed history dates back to 1932, when founder Adolph Dupre and his…
8 enticing luxury resorts
Punxsutawney Phil has not seen his shadow and the promise of early spring is now on everyone’s mind. With warmer weather (hopefully) in the foreseeable future, now seems like the…
14 hot home design trends
Home design trends vary from year to year. Sure, the staples stay the same, but the accent pieces, the colors, the accessories, all shift. Take a look at the current…
Patio ideas offer the power of rejuvenation
Five years ago a Frank Lloyd Wright-style home in one of Kettering’s upscale neighborhoods received a second chance at life when an ambitious couple bought it. The exterior of the…
Outdoor living space serves as a soothing sanctuary
Rain or shine, a day spent at this luxurious pool is a day that will long be remembered. Built for year round use, this outdoor living space in Murrysville has…
11 breakfast nooks that start the day off right
Breakfast on the run seems to be the new norm. Smoothies slurped during the bumper-to-bumper morning commute. A gooey egg-stuffed breakfast sandwich precariously picked apart in front of the glow…
Warm and eclectic kitchen remodel
Built only sixteen years ago, this home had an attractive kitchen that was just beginning to look a bit dated when floor repairs in the family room offered an opportunity…
Cool and contemporary kitchen renovation
The heart of today’s American home has become the kitchen. No longer is food prepared behind closed doors, magically appearing at the table, course by carefully timed course. In earlier…
Professional meets playful in a swimming pool design
It’s South Beach-meets-Tampa and the height of low-key luxury. This swimming pool paradise belongs to Brian Lamb and his young family, and it is a well-executed vision. “My wife and…
kitchen ideas clear customs
The inspiration for the kitchen ideas used in this Tampa couple’s new home came during their vacation in lovely Provence, France. “We stayed in these amazing villas in Provence and…