Northern Poconos Real Estate News
Children are often oblivious to the many dangers around them. Accidents in the home are a leading cause of injury and death among children. Here are a few ways to childproof your home and keep your little one safe.
Potential Hazards
Look at your home from a baby’s or toddler’s perspective. Ask yourself: What would catch my eye if I were low to the ground? Look for those things that your child would reach for, pull down, play with or put in their mouth.
Looking to dress your windows with something other than curtains? The following ideas are fun, great for creative expression and relatively inexpensive.
Screens. These thin, partially transparent screens can be pulled down when you need them and still let some light through.
Bright frames. Don’t want any type of coverage but looking for a color pop? Paint bright wooden frames (think pictures frames) and fit them around your window for flare.
Canopies. Instead of hanging curtains on a rod, fix t...
Are you planning a nursery for a babe-on-the-way? Whether you’re waiting to learn the baby’s gender, or are hoping to choose a more neutral color than the typical blue and pink, consider the following options:
Gray. This is an extremely versatile color; the shade options are endless and it matches with just about everything. Additionally, gray is a soft, peaceful color, so you’ll be bringing tranquility into your baby’s life from day one.
Seafoam green. Gentle and mild, this neutral color is bo...
When you put your home on the market, one of the best ways to pump up interest in your home is to boost its curb appeal. While installing a new mailbox or keeping the lawn well-manicured are great for maintenance, nothing boosts curb appeal quite like a fresh coat of paint on your home’s exterior.
Summer and early fall are a great time to pull the trigger on repainting your home. Ideally, you want warm, dry days. While there’s always a chance of thunderstorms in the summer, a simple check of th...
If you’ve recently moved into a new home, you might decide to change out the carpets in the house either to expose the wood flooring underneath or to add in a newer rug or carpet design.
The challenge is, once you start ripping out the carpet, you’ll notice glue marks that are stuck due to years of working to keep the carpet in place. These problematic remnants are often more challenging to get rid of than the actual carpet itself.
Thankfully, some elbow grease combined with the following basic...
Pets have a place at the center of many families. Animals can benefit people in countless ways, but children often gain the most. If you’re thinking about bringing a pet into your home, consider your child’s age and personality, your family’s lifestyle and the needs and personality of the specific animal.
Benefits of Having PetsPets can have a calming effect on humans. In fact, petting an animal has been shown to help people manage stress and blood pressure. A pet can provide companionship and...
