At Home In The Poconos
Moving is largely about looking back and looking forward. We make meticulous lists of everything before the move: from what has to be packed up or tossed out from the old house, to the utilities turn-off dates and the moving van’s pickup time. Likewise, we do our best to make sure that everything in the new home is ready to go so that we can seamlessly start our new life.
And an important part of that post-move plan is to be prepared. Sure, you’ll probably have a good idea of what you want to p...
House hunting is an exciting part of the homebuying experience. Each home you visit could be somewhere you build memories the rest of your life.
However, before you start your house-hunting expedition, it’s important to make sure you’re prepared to make the most of the experience. Use the list below to stay organized and help you find your next home.
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While you may have a great memory, it is easy to get confused if you’re looking at multiple homes in one day. Bringing a no...
Home-cooked meals are crucial for households seeking to meet nutrition and budget goals. While you don’t need fancy gadgets to cook, a few staples can make the task far easier and more enjoyable. If you don’t have these three kitchen staples in your arsenal, it’s time to hit that “buy now” button and make your meal preps easier than ever before.
Dutch OvenA great dutch oven will last decades. A well-seasoned cast iron dutch oven will be nonstick and will require extra care. An enameled dutch ov...
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 here are 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 in the ceiling or ope...
As the summer winds down, many homeowners are looking to fall for their seasonal home sweep. But by completing several tasks now, when you have a more flexible schedule and longer daylight hours, you can prepare your property for the upcoming season. Below are a few tasks to tackle before fall officially arrives.
Clean and seal your deck. If you have a deck or porch that got a lot of use this summer, take the time to power wash it, or at least give it a manual scrub down. Once the area is clean...
Hanging artwork is an art—literally. Too high, and the room feels off balance. Too low, and, well…you get the idea.
One of the most common mistakes homeowners make, according to Apartment Therapy’s Eleanor Büsing, is hanging pieces at the wrong level. To help you spruce up your place with properly placed artwork, Büsing offers the following tips:
Establish eye level. Eye level in most houses is approximately 57 to 60 inches from the floor. All artwork, regardless of orientation, should be hung...
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...
