With spring finally here, you can now get to work in your yard. Here are a few tips to create long-lasting curb appeal and beauty on your property. Going Professional Before you start any landscaping project, decide whether you want to hire a professional or do it yourself. If you enjoy outdoor work and don’t …
Trend 1: Neutral Colors Gone are the days of bright clashing colors, neutral tones are in! It’s all about texture and shape rather than color and contrasts. Try adding a nice textured throw blanket or art accessory. The more “out of the box” items you add to your neutral-toned rooms the better!
Even if you have a spacious new kitchen, you might need to do a little inventory and organizing this week and heading into December. If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, you probably have all of your ducks in a row, so to speak. If you are traveling for your turkey dinner, you can …
It is easy to understand why outdoor firepits are gaining increasing popularity. There is something soothing about sitting around the fire while you socialize with family and friends. Many great memories can be made around a fire with some marshmallows, and a ghost story or two. Given how popular firepits are you probably know someone …
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Each year when the weather turns warm the thoughts of many homeowners turn to all things outdoors. There are beautiful plants to maintain, pools to enjoy, lawns that need to be manicured, and outdoor sports to watch and compete in. Then there is one of the most pleasurable outdoor pursuits- cooking. With so many fresh …
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Simple Ways to Prepare If you haven’t already done so, it’s a good time to run through a quick winter checklist for your house. If you live in a newer home, you may not need to replace caulking or weather stripping around windows and doors, but it’s worth checking if you feel that a room …
Most of us are back into the school routine by now – up early and scrambling to get breakfast, pack lunches and organize the day. If you are moving into a Paragon new home neighborhood, here is some background information on school districts in areas where we build. And no matter where your kids go …
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Why We Honor the Stars and Stripes Did you know that there is a connection between today’s Flag Day holiday and Western Pennsylvania? When he was only a teenager in the late 1800s, William Kerr of Collier Township was tapped to speak at a convention about the Stars and Stripes, the official U.S. flag approved …
It’s that time of year where everything is slowly changing: leaves falling, plants shriveling, grass fading. Although some wildlife advocates suggest NOT raking your leaves, we’re sure that many of your neighbors would appreciate the aesthetics of you continuing to do so, Here are some tips for fall lawn care, for you to consider this …
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Pittsburgh has faced some exceptionally cold temperatures as of late. Here in Western Pennsylvania, we are no stranger to cold winter weather. Pittsburgh weather can be unpredictable, but one thing that’s a sure thing is that you will stay warm and cozy in your energy-efficient Paragon home. With energy-efficient appliances and heating, coupled with the …
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