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Pittsburgh Air Quality

Pittsburgh definitely isn’t the same Steel City from decades ago. Although we once were known for our production of steel, times have definitely changed. People can walk around downtown without smoke from the steel mills visibly polluting the air. Although the air has drastically gotten cleaner and clearer, the city and its surrounding counties are

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April Showers Bring Drain Problems

April showers bring May flowers?  That might be right, but April showers can also bring drain problems.  Being the city with three rivers, we all know that an overabundance of rain can cause our local rivers and streams to overflow.  So before we can even sit back and enjoy May’s flowers, many people have to

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Sources of Basement Leaks

A cool, damp basement with musty smells is a sign of unwanted moisture getting into your house.  Rainfall, leaking pipes or even groundwater can cause leaks in your basement.  Sometimes the water damage is irreversible. Anything from subtle moist concrete to a puddle or more can all be detrimental to your home.  This unwanted water

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Increasing the Value of Your Home Through Proper Maintenance

If you live in an older home that could use some updates and upgrades, from a fresh coat of paint to new cabinets or fixtures, and you’re looking to sell your home in the future, you’ve probably thought about completing a couple of remodeling projects to make your home more attractive or functional. While certain

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Local Veteran Receives New Furnace Through Free Furnace Program

Local Korean War veteran Jesse McDonald recently received a brand new furnace thanks to the Free Furnace Program, which provides furnaces to veterans in need. The program is made possible by a partnership between Gillece and the western Pennsylvania VFW. In January, shortly after McDonald’s furnace in his mobile home stopped working, he was hospitalized due

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