Northern Poconos Real Estate News
Have you ever found yourself busy in the kitchen preparing the meal while your guests are outdoors enjoying themselves in the fresh air? The solution to never missing such an occasion may be an outdoor kitchen. This can be as simple as a grill with a storage cabinet for supplies or as sophisticated as a full kitchen complete with grill, refrigerator, sink and eating area.
In the planning stage of the outdoor kitchen, you will need to consider how your outdoor appliances will connect to electri...
Stainless steel appliances give a renovated kitchen that pop it needs, while stainless steel cookware makes for a durable product that never disturbs flavors yet guarantees a balanced heating of foods. To boot, stainless steel even resists corrosion and rust.
However, stainless steel can sometimes be difficult to keep clean. Here are some quick and easy tips for maintaining that fresh metallic look:
Clean with water and a cloth. Microfiber cloths are the best option to use when cleaning stainle...
While winter is the season when you may want to curl up under a blanket to stay warm and cozy, it doesn’t mean you should take a break from maintaining your home. Instead of hibernating during the coldest months of the year, give your home some TLC with these projects.
Upgrade your kitchen cabinets
If your kitchen cabinets are in good shape but appear a little dated, a fresh coat of paint can give them a brand-new look. Make sure to match the cabinets to the countertops by painting them a neutr...
Plenty of homeowners have made mistakes when remodeling. It's worth learning from those challenges to avoid making them yourself. Let's take a close look at a handful of the most common bathroom remodeling mistakes as well as how you can avoid making them.
Bad ventilation
Having inadequate ventilation in the bathroom causes more than just steam buildup. It can lead to significant challenges with dangerous mold and air quality problems. Moist rooms like the bathroom need proper ventilation, so...
If you’re handy around the house, the thought of tackling a variety of home improvement projects with your own two hands might have crossed your mind a time or two.
But before you dig into a DIY project, it’s important to consider some factors beyond your ability to do the job right. You’ll also want to consider the cost of all the tools and materials needed, as well as the amount of time you’ll need to devote to the project.
Here are four important questions to ask yourself before attacking a...
It is estimated that 30% of a home’s heat goes out the windows. Is your home long overdue for replacement windows? The first thing you will want to do is assess all the windows in your home to know if it is time to replace some or all of them. As an additional incentive, the energy efficient home improvement credit allows homeowners to take advantage of a tax credit for qualifying home improvements. Here’s what to look for.
Broken glass or damaged window frames can leave space for unwanted and...
Open shelving is as popular as ever given, its versatility and ability to adapt, to any kitchen style. Open shelving offers easy access to frequently used kitchen items. They also provide a place for displaying decorative items such as baskets, plates, and cookbooks that add a pop of personality to your kitchen.
An open-door policy
If you are only planning to include a shelf or two open shelving installation can be a simple DIY project You can choose interesting brackets or corbels made from me...
