Northern Poconos Real Estate News
If your DIY ambitions have reached epic proportion and you’re ready to take on painting your home’s exterior solo, weigh the decision carefully before proceeding. You’ll need to decide if you have the time and patience to do a detailed and thorough job. If you’re ready, willing and able, here’s how HGTV recommends going about it:
Step 1: Prep Your SurfacePriming your home’s exterior is essential to a good result. If you’re painting a new stucco home, let it cure for at least 28 days, otherwise...
Weather can be unpredictable. Though we can’t completely avoid weather conditions, there are precautionary measures we can take try and protect our homes the best we can from damage it may cause.
Northwest and Northeast
Severe winter storms are extremely common in this region, so it’s important during the fall to take precautionary measures by inspecting your roof for any damage ahead of time. This includes looking for leaks, checking to see if you need new shingles, and for any other damage...
Whether or not you have kids, finding a home in a great school district can provide a number of benefits, namely in the value of your new place. A quality school district is a highly desirable feature, and actually boosts property value pretty significantly.
If you’re in the process of buying a home, here’s why you should be considering the school district that comes along with it.
Obviously, you want your kids to go to a good school.
The most obvious reason to look for a home in a hi...
Believe it or not, being healthy at home isn’t just about what’s happening in your fridge. Sure, it’s a good starting point, but there are actually many ways to create a pro-health environment throughout your home. Here are five simple ways to start.
Declutter the kitchen. In this case, we’re not talking about knickknacks—we’re talking about food. Go through your cabinets, pantry, fridge and freezer and say goodbye to anything that’s been lingering for way too long. Donate canned goods you’...
Unless you’re living in a custom designed home, you probably wish your bathroom—or your guest bath—was bigger.
Short of pushing out the walls or totally remodeling, home here are eight good tips for making the most of your bathroom space:
Pick the right colors. Save the bright hues for accessories if you like, but paint the walls and choose the flooring to create an illusion of space and serenity. Pale, soft pastel shades are best.
Up the lighting. Adding recessed lighting in the ceiling or...
The days of lounging on the beach in the sun and catching fireflies are numbered, which means one thing: summer is almost to a close. Ensure that your garden stays in tip-top shape through the colder months with these tips!
Get rid of weeds
Assess the state of your garden and weed out any problem areas. You don’t want overgrown weeds come late fall and winter, where you’ll really be regretting your choice not to take care of this problem early on.
Evaluate the soil situation
You may w...
With summer on the outs, it’s time to think about switching up your decor in time for fall. Colors are shifting, leaves are falling, and the weather is turning. Take inspiration from the great indoors and switch-up that interior!
Make easy switches
Accents like throw pillows, sheets, and blankets are great ways to add autumnal colors into your home. Warmer colors like shades of red and orange are ideal, and can really bring that fall touch into your living space.
Use this as an excuse to...
