Northern Poconos Real Estate News
From char grilled food to backyard games—barbecues are the epitome of summer living. Regardless of your party hosting style, throwing a barbecue doesn’t have to be challenging. In fact, you should have as much fun planning one as you would attending one!
Use these tips to help you host a barbecue that will be the talk of the summer for both your friends and family.
Do a potluck-style menu. Chances are that your friends and family will ask you what they can bring. Instead of brushing them...
Is your yard looking wild? Overgrown? Unorganized? Below are five simple, low cost tips for keeping the space looking tidy.
Keep it trimmed. Trimming your grass regularly is an easy way to keep your yard looking loved. If you know you don’t have time for it, hire a professional or a neighborhood teen to stop by once a month and do it for you.
Add a few flower beds. Flower or shrub beds around the corner of your yard, encircling trees or alongside your house can create appealing symmetry. Cho...
Purchasing new furniture can be a hefty expense. Even small pieces, like kitchen chairs, can really add up. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to work with the items you already have. The solution? Reupholstering!
Follow these tips for reupholstering kitchen chairs to totally revamp the look of your dinner table.
Materials
Screwdriver Pliers Marker 24” x 24” high-density foam, 1” thick Scissors Bread knife (optional; for cutting foam) 30” x 30” upholstery fabric 2...
You visit your closet every morning of every day to pick out an outfit. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have the luxury of perusing through a celebrity-sized closet space, and are stuck with a cramped closet instead. Don’t let this become a burden, rather, make use of the space you do have with these tips and tricks.
Downsize.
When was the last time you decluttered your closet? The first step to maximizing your closet space is to take inventory of what you have, and to donate or throw away i...
A little bit of natural light is the best complement to any space, but it can be difficult to achieve for some homeowners. Without breaking down the ceiling to put in a skylight, there are plenty of ways you can make sure the sun shines brightly in your space!
Maximize Mirrors
Mirrors reflect light, so by placing one across from a window, the sunlight will bounce into all areas of the room, including those that are normally dark.
Lets give a big welcome to the newest addition to our CENTURY 21 family, Glenn Harris!
Glenn has lived in Pennsylvania since the early 80's where he has enjoyed the outdoors and getting to know the area. It is here that Glenn chose a Real Estate career path, and is excited to assist buyers explore the area and look for their dream home, summer retreat or simply a weekend getaway!
If you are contemplating the sale of your own home, so that you can continue your life’s adventure elsewhere, yo...
Looking for an easy storage solution that saves space and money? Simply grab an old bookcase (any will do), and turn it into a fun and decorative bench that’s chic and functional.
Materials
- Bookcase
- Power drill and ½-inch drill bit
- 4-6 couch legs
- Measuring tape
- Peg board/thin wood board
- Saw
- Foam slab
- 2 yards outdoor fabric
- Fabric scissors
- Staple gun/staples
- Adhesive glue
Directions:
Turn the bookcase onto its side, and using a drill fitted with a ½-inc...
