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Tips for Creating a Greener Outdoor Living Space
Choose greener materials Today, you can find products such as pavers and even paver base - used in patio-building - that are not only made from recycled materials, but also are 100 percent recyclable. For example, to build a greener patio, start with Brock PaverBase, which holds the coveted "Cradle to Cradle" certification. The overlapping panel system makes prepping the ground for patio pavers quick and easy. You can learn more at www.brock-international.com. When building products made from recycled materials aren't available, consider ones that are naturally sustainable. Bamboo, for example, is gaining popularity as a fencing and decking material and it's eco-friendly because it's fastgrowing and durable. Cedar is another decking and fence product that is naturally "green," because it is naturally resistant to moisture. It also contains natural oils that prevent rot without the chemical treatments needed by other woods such as pine, and it can be recycled and used for other projects. Responsible accessories Energy and water consumption are also important considerations when greening your backyard environment. Opting for solar-powered pathway, deck and accent lighting - rather than tradiContinued on page 61
Seller John Myrgo Estate of Ronald Sopko Darwin Trahern Jennifer Weismantle Christopher Warden
Buyer Address William Jay Richmond 494 Springdale Road Venetia Crossing LLC 1396 Venetia Road Anthony Czadankiewicz Jr. & Melanie Egnacheski 113 Pine Nut Road Craig and Tracey Gates 208 Pinenut Drive Brandi Horner 7 W. Hillcrest Road
PETERS TOWNSHIP Daniel Knoll Samuel Gregg et al. Richard Buzard Cartus Financial Corp. Mary Ellen Voelker Kevin McLean Gerald Phelan Renada Duncombe Sudip Gangopadhyay Christopher Brunetti Charles Abraham Jason Richmond
Nowshir and Avi Bilimoria Paul Henney Jr. and Jeanne Henney Cartus Financial Corp. David and Hallie Andrews Ian and Mallory Gonzalez Matthew and Jennifer Fidler Sydlin Enterprises LLC David Delallo Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. Jon and Shelley Saunders Richard and Ivana Liberatore Jason Richmond and Victoria Lin
Price $280,000. $525,000. $268,000. $277,000. $185,900.
Jennifer Swank Padro and Maria Christina Sampaio Jennifer Sheets Adam and Rachel Morgan Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. Bruno and Sara Casile Louis Pahountis John and Candice Myrgo Janet L Carson Living Trust Joseph Podolinsky I. Dolores Bouchard Craig Mauro and Kelly Nelson J. Richard Zelonka Jared Gaudelli Michael Donahue David Schreiber Jr. Stephanie Cooper Richard Nagel Alan Wallace Alia and Daniel Vollstedt Rosemarie Evans Michelle Hunter John Haberland Scott and Michele Backo Robert Hammond Brian and Julia Pardini Kimberly Meis Eric and Christine Miller Walter Mastin Jeffrey and Coleen Tomcik Tri River Design & Construction Inc. J Mark and Elisabeth Braughler Tri River Design & Construction Inc. Robert and Edith Suwak Eugene Tucciarone Allegheny Homes LLC Tracy Deyarmin Howard Neil and Oan Charlson Thomas D’Orazio Timoth and Stephanie Tracy
111 Conestoga Drive $445,000. Frosty Valley Road $500,000. 204 Hardwood Drive $415,000. 204 Hardwood Drive $415,000. 110 High St. $215,000. 107 Linksview Drive $670,000. 280 Quail Run Road $108,500. 251 Thompsonville Road $125,000. 102 Windsor Court $798,500. 332 Buffalo Ridge Road $440,000. 228 E. McMurray Road $212,000. 101 Old Woods Drive $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $64,020). 105 Sandpiper Lane $156,140. 426 Thompsonville Road $249,500. 102 Windsor Court $740,000. 111 Bayberry Court $289,900. 205 Boxwood Court $248,500. 123 Brookdale Circle $335,000. 135 Golfview Drive $380,000. 247 Quail Run Road $148,000. 404 Scott Lane $115,500. 172 Ammons Drive $268,000. 207 Brookwood Road $237,000. 322 Hedgerow Drive $599,900. 257 Molly Drive $421,000. 112 Park Ave. $464,000. 227 Timberlake Drive $320,000. 221 Village Green $407,438. 219 Village Green Drive $385,950. 3620-3626 Washington Road $625,000. 204 Waterside Drive $272,450. 104 Willoughby Court $603,400.
PLEASANT HILLS Catherine Hinsman trustee Kieran O’Dea Kristy Stone Blaine Demeis David Dominick Marlen Whitehair Macon
194 Ben Til Drive 262 Caryl Drive 338 Algoma Drive 566 Arbor Lane 311 Maize Drive 283 Toura Drive
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(BPT) - If your spring to-do list includes backyard projects such as building a patio or decorative landscaping, here are some eco-friendly ways to accomplish your goals:
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