Northern Poconos Real Estate News
The centerpiece of your backyard? Your pergola, which supports lights, shades your guests from the sun and adds visual appeal to your seating area. And now that outdoor heaters are easy to obtain and use, your backyard can be a great spot to entertain all year-round.
Do you long for a yard with a pergola? Or maybe you're not sure exactly what a pergola is. Design gurus define them as stately structures with vertical pillars to support a series of open crossbeams, frameworks or canopy coverings...
After months or even years of work on your garden and landscaping, there is nothing more frustrating than the local wildlife devouring your plants, vegetables, and fruit. Deer, rabbits, and groundhogs will all enjoy the buffet in your yard. However, the following tips will help prevent animals from making a meal of your greenery and produce.
Deer
If you notice deer are beginning to use your yard as a feeding area, one of the first steps to deter this behavior is to startle them away. Add...
There’s nothing like a camping trip to escape from everyday life. Setting up a tent in the wilderness creates an outdoor oasis to enjoy the fresh air, open spaces, and serenity of nature.
However, a successful camping trip requires preparation. You need to pack all the essential items whether you’re renting a rustic cabin, backpacking across mountains, or pitching a tent in your local state park. Running to the store might not be an option once you reach your destination. Use this checklist t...
Summer is prime time for your outdoor spaces. Whether the kids are running through the sprinklers or adults are jumping into the pool, playtime, entertaining, and celebrations are probably taking place outside. As homeowners begin to hold get-togethers once again, they’re looking for ways to optimize safety, so outdoor parties simply make sense. Make sure your outdoor spaces look and function their best with these maintenance and upkeep tips.
Summer lawn care
One of the biggest mistakes hom...
Summer is in full swing, and with it comes the opportunity for you and your family to spend more time outdoors, enjoying the warm weather and a laid-back atmosphere. Why not make the most of your family time by trying one of these life-size versions of classic board games?
Giant Yahtzee®
Everyone’s favorite game of chance gets supersized in this exciting backyard version.
READ ARTICLEJumbo Jenga®
Double the size and double the fun with a game of life-size Jenga!
READ ARTICLE Super S...
