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Good’s Vintage: Philly Furniture with a Story
How do you find furniture that’s built to last? It’s the question that drives homeowners, new and old, to a small shop in the Italian Market, where pieces of furniture mingle with antique jewelry, silverware, knickknacks, and the memorabili...
Why Stamped Concrete Makes Sense For Your Home
Guest Post by Bill Michaels City dwellers are accustomed to living in the “concrete jungle.” Life can be exciting amidst the many neighborhoods and activities of urban life. The concrete itself is usually pretty boring, though. Philadelp...
7 Tips for Selling Your Home in the Winter
Guest Post by Suzie Wilson Statistically speaking, the best time of year to sell a house is the first half of May. Many people take this information to mean that this is the only time in which you can sell a house quickly and at a good price...
End-of-Summer Maintenance for Homeowners
Guest post by Paul Denikin Whether you’re a new homeowner or a seasoned one, you quickly find out that there are never-ending checklists of things to do to keep your home in shape, especially at the end of the summer season. If you live...
Budget-Friendly House Selling Tips for Families on the Go
Guest post by Suzie Wilson When you have a busy family, preparing a house for sale can sometimes make you feel like a deer in headlights. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, take heart. Here are some smart strategies for getting things together...
Philly Roadwork, Road Closings, and Big Projects for 2018
Post by Erica Minutella You’ve probably seen it all over Philly. The roadwork that just exploded everywhere – all at once – this June. But what does it mean for you? Other than more traffic and less parking, of course. Let’...
Giving Students a Voice at Andrew Jackson
Post by Erica Minutella Welcome to our new series of interviews with local Philly schools, to give you a behind-the-scenes look into the day-to-day activities of the students, parents, and teachers involved in making a school a second home. ...
Curating Art for Your Home: An Interview with Linda Dubin Garfield
Post by Erica Minutella When you purchase a new home, the most exciting part is filling in the empty spaces and making the place your own. But after the furniture is taken care of and the first layers of paint are up, you might still feel li...