Northern Poconos Real Estate News
Asphalt is a popular choice for paving driveways. It’s an environmentally-friendly material that can be recycled and is unlikely to cause damage to vehicles. Asphalt also lasts for decades and can enhance your home’s curb appeal, but eventually, it may show signs of wear or damage. If you notice any of these problems, they should not be ignored.
Visible Signs of DamageIf your driveway is cracked in one or more places, you should have a professional inspect it. Even if the cracks don’t seem like...
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 editors at TheSpruce.com offer 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...
While you might be considering adding heated flooring to your new home, there are a lot of questions to ask before you put your money into this luxury feature. If you’re looking for another level of comfort in your home, it’s a great option—but it does come with a hefty price tag. Here’s what you need to know:
Pros
- Durable and reliable. This method of heating lasts longer than a regular home furnace—with proper care it can last up to 35 years.
Spring has arrived—and that often sparks the urge among homeowners to roll up their sleeves and embark on a few home improvement projects around the house. But where to start?
To help kick-start the process, we asked some renovation experts what are the best home improvement projects to do during spring. Some are worth the time and effort because they'll set you up for the lazy, hazy days of summer. Other upgrades are smart if you're preparing to sell your home during this busy home-buying seas...
Painting projects are easier, yet critical tasks that a DIY-er can complete. Whether you’re changing the look of a half bath, adding a team colored paint to a man cave or adding a new border to a guest room, a fresh coat of paint will give you a new look, and leave you feeling accomplished.
But before you crack open the paint can and bust out the rollers, remember the important details. You’ll want to ensure that you choose complementary colors, buy the proper amount of paint, and more. Here ar...
When you’re stuck inside the house this winter with not much to do, you might be wishing that there was a home improvement project that you could complete – but what? Work on the exterior is probably not going to happen, and tasks like painting might require some windows open. But one area of your home that could probably use some sprucing up is your laundry room. And the great thing is, many of these practical tasks can be easily knocked out this winter!
Consider the following tips:
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