Northern Poconos Real Estate News
Are you the type of person who likes to take their flower garden indoors? Indoor plants do more than simply add color to your space; they can also improve the mood of those who live with them. If you’re looking for a blooming plant, consider one of the following four:
Bromeliads. These funky, spiky plants are in the pineapple family! Bright and tropical, they like lots of light and don’t require too much water, which makes them a great choice for a beginning gardener.
African Violet. These are...
With the warmer months almost upon us, now is the time to start planning and making improvements to your yard or outdoor space. But if you have a smaller yard, you might feel there isn’t much that can be done with it. This isn’t true!
There are lots of things that can be done with a smaller space. But keep in mind, when designing a small space, it is important to focus your ideas and plan. This plan should include which elements you'd like to incorporate into your yard. Consider the following i...
As they say, April showers bring May flowers. And as beautiful as those flowers can be, the showers can wreak havoc on your home’s floors. A rain-catching stone mat is the perfect solution to keep your floors dry this season, and can add a fun decorative touch to your entryway or laundry room.
Materials
Plastic boot tray
Assorted smooth stones
Poly cement adhesive
Directions:
Arrange the stones on the boot tray in a desired pattern to make sure that...
Dust off your vases, pitchers and mugs — your home will be overflowing with fresh-cut blooms in no time.
Have you ever ended up with a bed of dead flowers, mountains of mulch and a whopping garden center receipt? Let’s do something about that, shall we?
Get your gardening groove back with these nine tips.
1. Start with a clean slate
There are two kinds of flower beds: those that have been well-prepared and those that are covered in weeds.
Give your unplanted bed the once-over. Does it get...
As the weather warms up and you shift from indoor cocktail parties to outdoor BBQ’s, tidying up your space outside becomes a top priority. Whether you’re looking to make just a few adjustments or are in need of a major turnaround, use these tips to get your outdoor space in order this spring.
Re-touch the deck
Over the course of a harsh winter, your deck is naturally going to get a few nicks and bruises. Though it may seem hardly noticeable from day to day, the gradual wear and tear has like...
This is a perfectly delightful spring salad, featuring fresh veggies and a peppery vinaigrette kissed with honey.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, blanched, and cooled
- 2 cups snap peas, blanched and cooled
- 1 cup sliced assorted radishes, quartered, blanched, and cooled
- Pea shoots, for garnish
Instructions:
To make the d...
Warm weather is around the corner, and buyers are ready to find the home of their dreams. Make sure your home matches the tone of the season with these simple spring staging tips that will have you just as ready to sell as buyers are ready to buy!
Hire a landscaper
How do you get potential buyers to look inside your home? You have to catch their attention with the outside! Curb appeal is an important first step in attaining the interest of home buyers. While you can spruce up the outside of...
