Home 101: Outdoor Cleaning Checklist

'Tis the season to trim the trees and power wash the deck. Find out what other yard work needs to be done.

Home 101: Remodeling Services Near You And What They Cost

Whether your project is in the kitchen, basement or any other part of the house, here are the right professionals for the job.

How Much It Really Costs To Upgrade Your Kitchen Cabinets

Sure, it's what's inside that counts when it comes to dating. But when it comes to cabinetry, looks really do matter.

How To Winterize Your House: A Simple Checklist

Prep now or be cold later. [SPONSORED]

The Ultimate Cleaning Service Cost Guide

This is how to get your house spick and span without lifting a finger — or breaking the bank.

Home 101: When Is the Best Time To Remodel?

Winter, spring, summer or fall — all you have to do is call. But, really, when should you start your new project?

6 Simple Fixes To Boost Your Home's Value

A few little fix-ups now could save or make you some big bucks down the line.

Remodeling Done Right: A Cost Guide For Every Room In The House

Remodeling on your mind for 2018? Find out which rooms in your house are "big money" areas and how to cut costs.

The Ultimate Guide To Home Improvement: 57 Common Project Costs

Landscaping, remodeling and plumbing. Can you guess the most expensive types of home improvement projects?

How Much Does It Really Cost to Paint Your Home?

A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to transform a room. Get a crash course in interior painting, plus tips for cutting costs.

West Nile In Pennsylvania: Should You Be Concerned?

20th human case reported this week. Local officials share tips and advice for avoiding infection.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Wednesday, Thursday In Pa.

If you're going to make a party out of any meteor shower, the Perseids are regarded as the best – and the moon is cooperating this year.

Get Memorial Day Weekend Grilling Advice From the Pros

The Grill Masters at LongHorn Steakhouse will be available to answer backyard chefs’ burning questions.

What's The Weather Going To Be Like In Allegheny County On Memorial Day?

The weekend will get off to a cool start and a chance of showers is expected on Sunday and Monday. Check out the full forecast here.

Sunday Is Fish For Free Day In PA: Check Out These Allegheny County Spots

Fish for free this Memorial Day Sunday throughout Pennsylvania.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Disney's 'Bears'

The film hopes to inspire viewers to experience national parks.

10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day All Year

Earth Day is this Tuesday, April 22. Here's some ways you can help the earth any day.

See 'Bears' Opening Week and Help the National Park Foundation

Disneynature will make a donation to the National Park Foundation for each ticket sold during opening week.

National Bike Month Rolls into Town

Pump up your tires and lube your chain - time to spin away those polar vortex pounds.

Disney Bears: A 1-Mile Walk to Feast on Food

A mile might not seem like much to travel to get food in your town, but for Bears it can be an arduous journey.

How Energy Efficient Are Your City's Buildings?

The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

Grow a Nutritious Garden in a Pot

Here's a great way to start a small garden at home.

Get Free Admission to National Parks April 19-20

How to Encourage Kids to Love the Environment

Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.

Bears: 10 Cutest Photos of Cubs Amber and Scout

Which cub scout featured in Disneynature's "Bears" are you more like?

10 Things You Might Not Know About Brown Bears

Disneynature's upcoming film "Bears" will teach you a lot about the animals, but here's a good start.

How to Celebrate Earth Hour 2014 This Weekend

Will your town go dark this Saturday, March 29?

20 Ways to Save Money While Going Green

Go green, save green. Here's some tips to get active and creative in everyday life.

5 Ways to Eat Healthier With Less of a Bite to Your Finances

Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.

Health Project: Air Pollution Greater Threat from Gas Drilling

A health study on the impact of gas drilling says air pollution may cause more problems than water contamination.

Death of Great Blue Heron in North Park Blamed on Fishing Line Litter

Birds who feed on fish, become entangled while walking along the lake.

FAQ: Waste Management's New Recycling Bins for Ross Township

The new, larger bins replace the smaller, grey ones starting the week of Monday, June 3.

Ross Commissioner Gets Earful Over New Recycling Bins

Many Ross residents will have to start using the larger bins beginning the week of June 3.

TELL US: What Are Your Best Tips for Saving Electricity?

Hey Ross and West View neighbors: It's always a good time to save energy. We've got five easy things you can do to conserve and save money on your electric bill, but we need your ideas, too. Please share your best tips in the comments.

May Is National Bike Month—Will You Take Part?

Bike to School Day is May 8, and Bike to Work Week is May 13-17.

CommuteInfo Can Take You to Work the 'Green' Way

The CommuteInfo program is designed to increase the number of people who travel to work or school by riding transit, carpooling, vanpooling or bikepooling.

Wanna Save Water? Money? Try a Rain Barrel

The age-old practice is growing in popularity.

Allegheny County Adds Its First Two CNG Vehicles to Fleet

County officials unveiled the first two compressed natural gas trucks put into service for the public works department at an Earth Day press conference Monday.

Ways to Go Greener in North Hills Patch

Here's a list of some quick-and-easy ways to deal with items that should not be sent to landfills or recycled at the curb.

Automated Recycling Collection to Begin in June in Ross Township

Many Ross residents will be asked to place all recyclable materials in 65-gallon bins.

North Hills Junior High Students Create Environmentally Friendly Robots in K'Nex Challenge

A total of 24 Thermo Fisher Scientific scientists served as judges.

Ross Commissioners Approve Automated Recycling Collection

Many Ross residents will be asked to place all recyclable materials in 65 gallon bins.

Home of the Year: Pittsburgh Magazine Chooses 'Tuscan Dream' in Nearby Pine Township

The lakefront house is in the Lake MacLeod neighborhood.

Cemetery Lane Dam, Automated Recycling, Finance Director on Ross Commissioners Agenda

Because of the holiday, the board of commissioners will meet Tuesday.

Allegheny County Schedules Aquatics Test for Park Lifeguards

Applicants must be age 16 or older.

Environmental Groups Plan Earth Day, Spring Clean-up Events in North Park

Friends of North Park and the North Area Environmental Council seek volunteer helpers to remove litter from the lake and throughout the park.

Nearby: ECycling Recycling, LLC Comes to Wexford

Ecycling is opening its doors to those who need a place to properly dispose of electronics, for free!