Northern Poconos Real Estate News

Book lovers understand the need for sufficient storage space for their favorite books. You want a place to celebrate the knowledge within and access what you need when you need it. But books take up a lot of space and are more likely to accumulate than dissipate. The best way to store and display books depends on several factors, including the size of your collection, the available space and personal preferences. Here are some ways you can store and display your books.

Use bookshelves

Nothing says fun like a home bar. From intimate dinner parties to full-blown banquettes, it provides a space to gather and enjoy conversation. For luxury buyers who plan to frequently entertain friends and family, this is a lifestyle amenity that is worth getting excited over. If you’re considering adding a watering hole to your home, here are a few tips to help design the perfect bar.

Are you thinking about remodeling your bathroom? Whether you plan to do it yourself or hire someone to complete the work for you, it can be wise to educate yourself about the most common mistakes so you can make an effort to avoid potential long-term headaches.

Here are some of the most expensive mistakes people commonly make as well as how you can take measures to avoid them:

Opting for DIY when a contractor is a better choice

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.

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:

Completing a home renovation project is so exciting. The new space or enhancement you’ve been dreaming about for months is now a reality.But what about that mess? Nothing quite compares to the post-construction havoc a renovation can cause in your home. According to the ServiceMaster blog, your primary focus should be removing the dust created by just about every home improvement project, which has an insidious way of sneaking into the most random nooks and crannies. If dust isn’t dealt with pro...

Kitchen appliances make your space function, but what happens if you need to replace them? How do you choose the best appliances for your kitchen? Here is a closer look at the major appliance purchases you might make and how to choose what you place in your kitchen.

Stove and oven