Pittsburgh Life Hacks

Tips and tricks by Pittsburgh locals, for locals.

The annual competition to see which neighborhood can pick up the most trash this Saturday, Sept. 23.

When Andrew Carnegie began opening libraries in southwest Pennsylvania in the 1890s, he wanted to bring books and knowledge to everyone — no...

Wildfires burning in Canada’s northern boreal forests have brought smoke to Pittsburgh unlike we’ve ever seen before — and we know that the ...

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From the Canada wildfires to increasingly dangerous pollution levels in our neighborhoods, how can you improve your air quality at home? We'...

“Bike advocates in Pittsburgh have been working for 20 years to make our streets safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable to get around in...

Ready to do your civic duty? Study up before you head to the polls on May 16. Below is a guide to all of the voting guides on races you shou...

Farmers markets are cropping up all over town, and we want to help you make the most of it. Here’s a list of do's and don’ts with help from ...

Your backyard garden is only as healthy as the soil it grows in. Here’s how to test your land for lead, other heavy metals, and nutrients, w...

Inflation is real, and we’re all trying to pinch pennies where we can. But you might have some cash that you don’t even know about! There a...

If you bought property within the last seven years or your property was recently reassessed, you might want to challenge your property tax a...