Author: Jessica Sinichak
Voting Open to Win HGTV Smart Home in Pittsburgh
The total prize package, including a Mercedes-Benz SUV, is valued at more than $1.5 million.
How to Keep Things Normal for Kids When Nothing Is Normal
Birthday parties, Easter egg hunts and fun activities are still able to happen, even in the midst of a pandemic, with a little creativity.
5 Ways to Support Local Small Businesses
Buy a gift card, order some takeout or promote your favorite shop on social media.
Get Fit During the Pandemic: Local Studios Offer Online Classes
We’ve put together a roundup of virtual fitness options from locally owned small businesses.
Parenting in the Time of Coronavirus
HOME editor Jessica Sinichak finds a new balance between work and home life with her two young children.
How You Can Help Support Your Local Home Boutique
Many small businesses are moving to online-only sales in these uncertain times.
The Loveliest Coffee & Clothes Shutting Down Unexpectedly
The owner of the Instagrammable spot in Sewickley, a 2019 Best of the 'Burgh pick, says the space's owners have sold the building.
Ace Hotel Pittsburgh
A historic former YMCA in East Liberty is now a hip hotel — with nods to the past.
Things We Love for Spring
Home editor Jessica Sinichak finds the local gems you’ll be obsessing over.
Spring Home: Best of Design
For this year’s annual Best of the Design Contest, we’re bringing you winners in 10 categories.
Best Outdoor Space
Attorney Scott Westwood added a whimsical, California-inspired pool to his historic home.
Best Room
mossArchitects took advantage of sloping topography to design a dream home, including a two-story great room with a stunning view.
My Favorite Room: The Fettermans' Braddock Loft
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Gisele Barreto Fetterman's home was once an indoor Chevy car dealership.
Meet Our Judges
Each year, it gets better. For our third annual Best of Design contest, Pittsburgh Magazine HOME received a record number of stunning entries from talented architects, interior designers and homeowners across the region. Picking a winner is no easy feat, which is why — to ensure fairness and neutrality — we left the blind judging process to a panel of Cleveland-based professionals in the design and architecture industries.
Five Real Pittsburgh Weddings
Follow these five Pittsburgh couples from “meet-cute” to “I Do.”
Baby, It’s Love: DeVaughn Mitchell & Jaclyn Daher
Their engagement included a secret flight to Connecticut and a very surprised barista.
Where are They Now? Pittsburgh Football Players and Coaches
One of them is still deeply involved in football with his alma mater.
'Restored by the Fords' Stars Heading Back to the ’Burgh
The third season of the HGTV show will focus on homeowners boomeranging back to Pittsburgh.
Would You Ride a Gondola to Work?
Mayor Bill Peduto recently floated the idea of the aerial cable cars as a mode of alternative transportation for the city.
5 Ways to Show Your Home You Love It
From shopping for locally made goods at the I Made It! Market to pouring your own signature candle, here are some out-of-the-box Valentine’s ideas where you can create an ode to your home.
MuseumLab a Finalist for Its Innovative Design
Located in the former Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny on the North Side, the cutting-edge makerspace for older kids opened in 2019 after a massive renovation.
Counting Down the Top 5 HOME stories of 2019
What was so strange about Phil Kessel’s basement? And what does the personal kitchen of a celebrated local chef look like? Find out with our recap of the year’s most popular HOME + Design stories.
