Hot Tub “Battle of the Burgh”
Pittsburgh’s biggest hot tub retailers –Pool City and Valley Pool & Spa –bring the best deals on brand new, name-brand hot tubs under one roof. It’s head-to-head competition, and all spas must go! Receive guidance from local, on-site experts to find your dream hot tub at the best price of the year.
Who wins the hot tub battle? When Pittsburgh retailers battle, YOU win!
Jewelry, Home Décor and Gem Sale
Whether your interest is decorating your home with unique items of natural art or collecting rock, mineral and crystal specimens, you’ll find it at this year’s show!
Browse 5,000 square feet of sterling silver gemstone jewelry, crystals, minerals, fossils, stone lamps, end tables and much more. All items are sourced from mines around the world and offered at prices well below regular retail.
Improving storage in common areas
Increasing storage capabilities at home is a popular goal among many homeowners and renters. Despite how much space a person may have at home, there’s often a desire to have more or maximize the areas that are there. According to the SelfStorage Almanac, there are an estimated 51,206 storage facilities operating in the United States today, and MJ Partners Self-Storage Update says 11.1 percent of households currently rent at selfstorage facilities. IBISWorld indicates the Canadian self-storage industry has grown at an average annual rate of 3.1 percent over the last five years.
People often turn to external storage facilities to house their belongings when space is at a premium at home. Others may focus their organization energy on closets, garages and basements to free up room. But common areas around the home also can provide additional sources of storage. Common areas are locations where people come together for activities.
Living room/family room
Living rooms and family rooms are areas of the home where people spend many hours. These tend to be multifunctional spaces where people entertain, lounge and even enjoy movies or gaming. Possibilities in these living spaces that can create extra storage include furniture that serves double-duty. For example, a storage ottoman adds decorative appeal but also can be filled with board games or books. Cabinet-style TV stands may not be as streamlined as mounted versions, but they’re ideal places to stash games, remote controls and other accessories.
Entryway
An entryway or mudroom can quickly succumb to clutter. When organizing such
a space, think about the needs of the household. A storage bench will be a place where everyone can sit to put on shoes, and then stow footwear underneath when not in use. A wall-mounted rack can hold the current season’s jackets or sweaters, as well as purses or backpacks for easy access. A shelf with some hooks can store keys or hold a basket to store the daily mail.
Hallway and closet
Closet organization systems can be the unsung heroes in closets utilized by multiple members of the family. These customizeable components can be sized accordingly for the
space, and then configured as needed with a balance of shelves and hanging racks. An out-of-the way nook or long hallway can be enhanced with a bookshelf to hold photo albums or that library that only continues to grow as new reading material is acquired.
Homeowners can make common areas more functional with the addition of storage.
“South Hills Home Show” Entertains and Inspires
Feb 27 to March 1 at Cool Springs Sports Complex
Show features three days of indoor exhibits, experts, demonstrations and free admission
You’ll find fresh ideas and smart advice on home improvement, decorating and landscaping projects – all under one roof at the Cool Springs Sports Complex – at the SOUTH HILLS HOME SHOW February 27 to March 1.
Three action-packed days of indoor exhibits and demonstrations offer onestop shopping for information, advice and inspiration. Discover home products and ideas for decorating, gardening, construction and remodeling to help you plan, update and improve your home.
Enjoy FREE ADMISSION ALL 3 DAYS,
SHOW HOURS
Friday 3 – 8 pm
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
compliments of Pool City, Valley Pool & Spa, Evey True Value Hardware, Local Handyman Pittsburgh, Everlast Aluminum Products and Just Pay Half.
EXHIBITORS
Experts staffing 250+ exhibit booths will share advice and information, so you can compare, try and buy.
DEMONSTRATIONS
Take a hands-on approach at how-to clinics and workshops throughout the weekend.
GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES
Spin a prize wheel, stop for a sample and pick up souvenirs throughout the exhibit hall.
Meet Local Home Pros and Radio Personalities
ONGOING: Andy Amrhein
Ask the Expert
Throughout the weekend, home remodeling expert Andy Amrhein shares advice on common home improvement projects and problems from painting and tiling to gutters and grills. Stop by the Evey True Value Hardware area Friday, Saturday and Sunday to meet Andy and ask your own questions.
SATURDAY 2 pm: Rob Pratte
Meet & Greet Rob Pratte, the host of “True Value Home Improvement Hour” on 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA.
SUNDAY Noon: Larry Richert
Meet & Greet Larry Richert, the host of “The Big K Morning Show” on 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA.
SUNDAY 2 pm: Doug Oster
Growing Your Best Garden Ever
Gardening guru Doug Oster shares the secrets of successful organic gardening. Whether it’s flowers, vegetables, lawns, fruit or ornamental shrubs, Doug – host of “The Organic Gardener” on 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA – reveals simple steps to growing a lush landscape the natural way.
250+ Vendors Create One-Stop “Shopping Center”
Experts staffing more than 250 exhibit booths will share advice and information on topics ranging from landscaping and heating & cooling to windows, roofing, kitchens and much, much more.
2 Men and a Junk Truck
412 Fire Safety
AA&C Construction
Absolute Heating & Air
Alex Restoration and Masonry Repairs
All Dry Services Foundation Solutions
All Things Empanada
Always Perfect Contracting
Ambridge Italian Villa Food Truck
American Window Industries
Aquilina Contracting
Armen’s Barrels
Armina Stone
Arnold Asphalt
Arsenal Cider House
Art of Drawers
Arthur Radiant Heating
Ashwini’s Krafts n Creations
Asphalt Sealing Company of Pittsburgh
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B&C Glass Block
Bachman’s Roofing & Solar
Backroads Pepper Company
Bactronix Corp.
Bado’s Pizza Foodtruck
Baird Wealth Management
Baker’s Waterproofing
Barking Beauties
Bath Pro of Western PA
Baths R Us
BDH Landscaping
Bella Construction
Belle Vernon Entrance Door & Window Co.
Berkshire Hathaway — Bonnie Loya
Berkshire Heating and Cooling
Betschart Lawn and Landscape
Better Living Patio & Sunrooms
Bill Blanck Home Improvements
Black Forest Rituals
Breezys Designs
Bridge City Team
Bruno Concrete LLC
Buccos Roofing
C.A. Renovations
Capital Real Estate Construction
Cascades Landscaping Inc.
CBD Wellness Store
Cedar Bridge Botanicals
CertaPro Painters
CGR Wholesale Roofing & Siding
Supply Center
Cherish Creamery
CinnaRoast
City Mission
Closet Factory
Complete Custom Innovations
Costa Real Estate
Country Canvas Awnings
Country Hammer Moonshine
Cousins Roofing, Siding & Decks
Createinstyle Inc
Culligan
Cutco
Cutting It Close Lawn Care and Landscaping LLC D
D-Bug Pest Control
Deborah Franco, Insurance Broker
Deckmasters
Dek the Halls Photographic Design
Dino Painting
Donas Outdoor Living
Door Renew (continued)
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Dream Vacations
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen E
EAS Roofing
EB Wingz
Edison Landscape & Deck Lighting
Equitable Advisors
Escajeda Masonry & Concrete
Ethical Energy Solar
Everdry Waterproofing
Everlast Aluminum Products
EverStone of Southwestern PA
Evey True Value Hardware
EZ Home Exteriors
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Falcon Home Improvement
Fameli Heating & AC
FD Contracting
Fidelitas Insurance Partners
First Commonwealth Bank
Forest Knoll Construction
Four Paws Barkery
Freedom Forever
Fur All Kittys Cat Rescue
GGarage Floors in a Day
Gatsby Glass of SW Pennsylvania
Generator Supercenter of Pittsburgh
Gobbie Chiropractic
GramE’s Kitchen
Greater Pitt Tree Service
Greater Pittsburgh Joint & Muscle
Center
Grove Chiropractic
Gutter Helmet
Gwynn Outdoor Living
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Hammer & Nails Handyman
Hemisphere Architecture
Hemlock Homes
Hepp Landscaping
Herrmann Construction Company
Higher Healing Witchery
Hillbilly’s Snacks
Home Genius Exteriors
HomePro Remodelers
Howard Blichfeldt Photography
Humana
HVAC Hernandez
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I Got
Hives Honey Farm LLC
Inks Installations
Inside Out Cookie
Inspired Closets Pittsburgh
Integrated Contracting and Renovations, LLC
Integrity Construction & Windows
Invicta Concrete Coatings
Ireland Contracting
JJDM Structures
Jefferson Hills Lawn Equipment
Jenny Lee Bakery
Jim Meyers & Son, Inc.
Joyce Windows, Sunrooms & Baths
JsWonderfulCreations
Just Pay Half
K
Kingswood Designs
Kish Painting
KitchenSaver
Knox’s Construction
LLeaf Home Bath
LeafFilter
Leafguard
Legacy Paint Holdings
Legacy Remodeling
Less Lethal Balls
Liberty Home Services
Lifestyle Solar
Li’l Dog Moonshine
Linda Barnicott Art & Gifts
Liqua-Roof Pittsburgh
Local Handyman Pittsburgh
Longview Construction
Lou Negley’s Bottled Water
Lowe’s
LT Granite & Cabinet
Lucky’s Exterior Cleaning
Mad City Windows & Bath
Madame Mocktail
MasterCraft Kitchen and Bath Renovations
McVay Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Meadows Kettle Corn & Lemonade
Metro Heating & Cooling
Metropolitan Window Company
Middletown Tractor Sales
MLS Landscape and Design
Mon Valley Concrete
Monster Tree Service of Pittsburgh
Morris Contracting and Roofing
Mosquito Authority — South Hills
Mosquito Joe of Greensburg/ Johnstown
Mr. Rooter Plumbing
Mr. Handyman
MRT HVAC Contracting
Mt. Pleasant Window & Remodeling Co.
My Bath
My Favorite Sweet Shoppe
My Guys
Mystic Angel Attic
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NaturaLawn of America
New Look Exteriors Pro
New York Life Insurance Company
Nigrelli Plumbing & Excavation
Northern Territory Lighting
Nothing Bundt Cakes
NRG Home
Office of Allegheny County Treasurer
Erica Rocchi Brusselars
P’s Bird Wagon
Papa Wood BBQ
Patio Enclosures
pawTree
Pella Windows and Doors
Phil’s Wood Finishing & Chair Repair
Pickle Pirate
Pittroe Business Services
Pittsburgh Garage
Pittsburgh Junk Company
Pittsburgh’s Best Remodeling
Playground World
Plum Run Winery
Ponfeigh Distillery
Pool City
Porterhouse Remodeling
Power Home Remodelers
Premier Home Pros
Proud Custom Decks
R
RE/MAX South Inc. —
Maria Gillot Werner
Renewal by Andersen
Renovation Nation
Resnick Garage Doors
Revive Flooring and Paint
Ridge Point Roofing
Rollies Fried Spring Rolls
Romero Remodeling Company
Roof Maxx
SSalo Group
Santel Landscaping & Design
Schellhaas Landscape Construction
Screenmobile of Northwest
Pittsburgh, PA
Select Painting & Services
SGM Tree LLC
shelfNATION
Shly Deck & Fence
Sinful Sweets Chocolate Company
Sit Means Sit Dog Training
Six Star Heating & Cooling
Skip’s Cement
Slagle Roofing & Construction
Stumpin Off Services
Superior Sleep Experience
T-Mobile
Tacos La Catedral Pittsburgh
Tall Pines Distillery
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters
The Curb King
The Dog Emporium
The Junkluggers of Pittsburgh
The Roaming Bean
TNT Contracting
Tommy’s Jerky & Smokies
Topline Heating & Air
Trimlight SW Pittsburgh
Trinity Garage Door
Tuff Shed
United Lawnscape Group LLC
Universal Windows Direct
Vacation Village Resorts
Valley Pool & Spa
Vital Health
Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Pittsburgh
Westridge Roofing
Wetmiller Renovations
What The Raw?
Wicked Kolors
Window Depot/Home Team
Window Nation
Woodland Furniture
Woodruff and Smith Heating & Cooling Vendors
A rundown on countertops
Kitchen renovations continue to top the list of improvements that offer a high rate of return on investment. Buyers pay attention to kitchens, which undoubtedly affects the ROI of kitchen renovations. According to the Journal of Light Construction’s “Cost vs. Value Report 2025,” a minor kitchen remodel offers an ROI of 113 percent, while a midrange remodel offers an ROI of 51 percent. Replacing a kitchen countertop can help homeowners see improvements to the functionality of their spaces and improve the value of their homes.
According to data from Grand View Research, the U.S. countertops market is projected to reach $35.57 billion in 2026, driven by homeowners who desire highvalue renovations over relocating. Those thinking about overhauling their spaces with new countertops can consider the leading materials and how they rank in cost, maintenance and durability.
Engineered quartz
The National Kitchen & Bath Association reports that 78 percent of design professionals expect quartz to be the preferred countertop material over the next several years. Quartz is non-porous, so it will resist stains, scratches and bacteria infiltration without having to be sealed. Unlike natural stone, quartz offers pattern uniformity, which makes it easier to map out seamless transitions. Quartz costs between $50 and $150 per square foot installed.
Granite
Granite still holds a considerable chunk of the countertops market and remains a solid standard for those who value a oneof-a-kind look of natural stone. Granite has
exceptional heat resistance and adds significant resale value. However, it requires periodic sealing to maintain its good looks. Costs range from $40 to $190 per square foot.
Porcelain
Porcelain tiles and slabs are projected to become the fastest-growing segment in the ceramic tiles market, according to reports from Yahoo Finance. High-precision printing technology enables porcelain to mimic rare marble and other stone with superior accuracy. Porcelain is even harder than granite and effectively impervious to UV rays. This makes the material a solid choice for outdoor kitchens. Plus, at a cost of $60 to $120 per square foot, it is competitive with other similar materials.
Butcher block
Those who appreciate a soft, organic texture and “warmth” in their spaces can look to butcher block. Wood is making a comeback, as many homeowners are moving away from stark, white designs. Butcher block is selfhealing, meaning scratches can be sanded out. Butcher block costs between $50 and $150 per square foot.
Laminate
homeowners at $20 to $80 per square foot, but is not as durable as other materials. Some laminates mimic the look of highend materials, and they don’t require much maintenance.
Countertops affect the look and feel of kitchens and other interior and exterior spaces. Choosing materials comes down to cost, durability and maintenance.
Laminate is a budget-friendly option for
