Andy Starnes/Post-Gazette
Jackie and Andy Horvath placed a large religious painting on a slanted wall leading to the kitchen in their loft apartment above the former Ligonier Hardware store.
Lofty conversion
Homes »
Persistence, stamina and a can-do husband helped Jackie Horvath transform the old Ligonier Hardware store into a distinctive home and business. (Today)
Slanted walls
Sales counter
The Horvaths
Jackie's House
Before and after
Living room
Wrought iron and brick
Eclectic decor
Kitchen island
Recycled hardware
Stained glass
Lake Fong/Post-Gazette
The house was designed by Maximilian Nirdlinger and completed in 1920 for Jacob Louis Kendall. This side view shows a bay window in the dining room.
In the East End, a decades-long old house dream is fulfilled
Homes »
>"I knew I wanted to buy this house," said Christine Donohue. "It seemed to be utterly preposterous at the moment." But the law student became a trial lawyer, then a judge. Now she owns 6568 Fifth Ave. (Today)
Stately Tudor
Judge in paneling
Living room mantel
Living room
Dining room
Hall murals
Homemaking: A house with bugs really stinks
Homes »
For years, we have dealt with all kinds of pestilence around our house. (Today)
BuyingHere: Baden
Homes »
Any 90-year-old house could use some work. This one at 419 Bryan Ave., Baden, Beaver County (MLS. No. 737944) probably needs more than most. (Today)
TRYOUT: Giant Reed Grass
Gardening »
Giant reed grass (Arundo donax), a robust perennial grass resembling cultivated bamboo and corn, is among the fastest growing terrestrial plants in the world. We started with a single plant. (Today)
More from today
Homes »
Garden »
MORE HOMES & GARDEN
Gardening Q&A
List of drought-tolerant plants is long.
Great Gardens Contest
Do you want to go greener?

The PG is looking for a family that's environmentally aware but wants to go greener. For a story, we'll pair you with a consultant who will help you use new methods and products.

Interested? E-mail PG environmental writer Don Hopey at dhopey@post-gazette.com and tell him why.

Gardening Forum

The PG's Backyard Gardener Doug Oster answers your questions in a new and improved forum home.

Parent Exchange
Parent
Exchange
Setting driving limits on teens
TechMan
TechMan
Taming Vista