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The Fine Print: Under Control
In the new “smart house,” video screens drop magically from the ceiling, drapes open and close with the touch of a keypad—and there’s no jumble […]
Wedding Details: Sports Center
Planning a wedding means sharing what you love with your guests. And there are few loves that approach what true sports fans feel for their […]
The Fine Print: Color Your World
After a blissful honeymoon on the Caribbean isle of St. John, Sarah Besadny moved into the Philadelphia row house she’d be sharing with her new […]
Market Report: Over Your Head
Walls get all the credit. Hailed as a home’s canvas, they’re adorned with equally artistic designs, from paint to paper to fabric. For years, designers […]
Test Run: A Cut Above
Nothing says summer like a green, well-groomed lawn. But beautiful yards take work—or do they? With the right machine, lawn care can be quick and […]
At Your Service: Center Staging
What a difference a pillow can make. Or a colorful wall hanging, or a well-placed easy chair. If you’ve ever watched Curb Appeal, Trading Spaces […]
Green Thumb: Put Up a Potager
In America, land of amber waves of grain, home vegetable gardens look like miniature farms, with row upon row of peppers, tomatoes and string beans. […]
Homefront: No Buoys Allowed
Forget lighthouse-shaped soap dispensers and other beach kitsch. Adding seaside flair to your home can be easy with the right accent pieces—just take a look […]
Homefront: Shopping Ambler
When the renovated Ambler Theatre reopened in 2003, it brought a flood of new shops and restaurants to Butler Avenue and Main Street. These days, […]
Bridal Bouquet: Operation Buff Bride
Your wedding is approaching and you want to look your best, not just to make your pictures look pretty, but also to feel good about […]
Chatter: Dirty Secrets
Download the city's Office of Food Protection report. If you run a dirty restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, everyone knows it: A prominent notice is […]
The Snapshot: Boat People
Who: Saint Joseph’s University men’s heavyweight varsity eight crew squad. Where: The Schuylkill River. When: 6:31 a.m. Why: On May 12th and 13th, the St. […]
Nightmare on Greenleaf Circle
The first sign of life at 30 Greenleaf Circle came early, on that particular day last summer, when a man stepped out the front door […]
Media: Radio Heads
Preston Elliot is very concerned about his dominatrix. She's scheduled to arrive within the hour, along with a slave affectionately dubbed Carpet Boy. Preston wants […]
From the Editor May 2006
Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson has to go. Now. The TV was on for background noise while I was reviewing a draft of this issue’s cover […]