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There is a new effort underway in the City of Pittsburgh to create more green roofs, which are covered in plants. They are supposed to be good for the environment.
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Check out our home & garden video library for news and tips on everything from gardening on a budget to deer-proofing your garden! 
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Anyone who has spent time and effort tending to a yard or garden -- only to have deer make a meal of all the hard work: take heart. You can take some steps to help shroud your shrubbery and keep the deer from eating all of your flowers and plants. 
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See A List Deer Resistant Plants (From Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences) | Garden guru Doug Oster Shares Tips To Keep Deer Away
Before you invest in a new product for your home or garden, let us put it to the test! KDKA Consumer Editor Yvonne Zanos has tested dozens of products to see if they live up to the hype, including these home & garden gadgets: Topsy Turvy | Awesome Auger | Handy Switch | Fix It | Mighty Putty | Zorbeez| Micro Grill | Rejuvenate Floor Restorer | See All The Products We've Tested
From the best interior paints to grills -- find out what Consumer Reports has to say about various products! Read All The Consumer Reports | Watch The Reports
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Not sure what to do with those old paint cans and fertilizer containers? Click the link below to find out more about getting rid of the toxic trash that's been piling up at your house:
Your guide to getting the home that's right for you:
Finding It
How much can you afford? What kind of agent is right for you?
Buying It
Finding the right lender and what to expect on closing day.
Making It Right
Managing renovations, contractors and maintenance.
Take It and Run
Tips and worksheets for making it happen
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Favorite Food: Fresh Maine Lobster with corn on the cob
Favorite Destination: Little Compton, Rhode Island
Hometown: Born in Frankfurt, Germany... but have lived longer in Pittsburgh than any other town
