In This Issue March 2020
Feb 29, 2020 11:23AM ● By North Hills Monthly Magazine

Zita Billmann Credits Real Estate Success to Connecting with Clients
You’ve probably seen her face on billboards, in print magazines, or very likely, on “Sold” signs in front of many North Hills homes. Read More »

What a Difference Two Decades Make
Two decades later, we’re proud to be celebrating her legacy, as 2020 marks our 20th year of serving the North Hills community. Read More »

Sustainability, Healthy Eating and Urban Living Influencing Gardening Trends
The seed catalogs are arriving, and warm weather is right around the corner, which means gardening can’t be far behind. Read More »

Ecovillage at Eden Hall First of its Kind on University Campus
Plans to develop Pittsburgh’s first ecovillage are underway at Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus. Read More »

Swedish Death Cleaning Becoming a Trend in the U.S.
Swedish death cleaning. Read More »

From Confectionary Supply Store to Contemporary Home: Couple Renovates Mexican War Streets House
When passersby stroll past Leslie Vincen and Dan Wintermantel’s row home in the Mexican War Streets and glance into the large picture windows facing the street, they sometimes think the h... Read More »

Help Birds, Bats and Bees by Providing Nesting Boxes
Birds, bats and bees are all important to the environment, but all have suffered from decreased nesting areas due to development. Read More »

Millvale Tool Library Saves Users Money, Teaches Skills
Any home remodeling or repair project can quickly become expensive, especially if you have to buy new tools. Enter the Millvale Tool Library. Read More »

Pet Enrichment Key to Happier, Healthier, Calmer Animals
Did you know that when you let your dog play with food puzzles that it stimulates his or her brain? Read More »

Activities Directors Add Fresh Options to Keep Camps Exciting
As the countdown to summer begins, so does the planning for summer camp activities. Read More »

cAPPture the Essence of the Great Outdoors: Essential Apps for Camping
Few experiences compare to sleeping out under the stars, at one with nature. Read More »

Some Research Required before Camping with Your Pet
When Will and Lisa Alchier go camping, their 6-year-old West Highland Terrier goes with them. Read More »

Winter Fireplace Getaways Showcase Wonders of Raystown Lake Region in the Off-season
For those of us living in Pittsburgh, it hasn’t seemed like a real winter. There hasn’t been a lot of snow, the temperatures have barely touched the teens, and the rain has been almost un... Read More »

Paradise Lost: How to Protect Yourself When Traveling
“My computer is gone,” my daughter, Eliza, said. We had just returned to our little villa in St. John USVI for Eliza to catch up on a bit of work. Read More »

Teen Book Festival Celebrating Second Year
From March 27-28, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is bringing the second Bookish in the Burgh, Pittsburgh’s Teen Book Festival, back to Pittsburgh. Read More »