Articles by Jennifer A. DiGiovanni

New Luxury Condos Reflect the Changing...

If you are looking for the best of city living complete with swimming pools, fitness centers, gorgeous city views, and an on-site staff available for...

Don’t Just Knock Down a Wall: First, Ask...

If you own an older Philadelphia home and are looking for a quick way to modernize your interior floor plan, you may want to knock down a wall. But...

Turf Wars: Hydroseed vs. Sod

Small urban yards may need little ongoing maintenance, but growing new grass can be a challenge. If you are starting from scratch, you have two main...

Cork Flooring Makes a Comeback

After decades of unpopularity, cork flooring is making a comeback. Featured at a recent Philadelphia home show exhibit on green living, cork's...

Converting an Attic into a Finished Loft

Converting an attic into a finished loft provides additional living space, but this is a home improvement project which should not be entered into...

Backyard Landscaping Ideas for Year-round...

In Philadelphia, the winter months are a great time to start thinking about backyard landscaping and planning for spring planting. Often, adding...