At Home In The Poconos
The kitchen may be where you spend the most time in your house. If you're cooking for yourself or your family, you want to make sure your kitchen is fully functional for your needs. If you're not feeling very efficient, what are some things you can do to change the layout for better functionality? Here are a few simple tips:
The triangle
If you talk to any ergonomic or design expert, they'll tell you that the triangle is the best design for a kitchen. But what does that mean? The stove, sink an...
Saving money can be difficult, even when you stick to a budget. It’s easy to feel like you’re not getting anywhere. You wish you could save more, but where do you start?
At home. Implement these simple strategies around your home to cut consumption and increase your funds every month.
Lower utilitiesUtility bills are a monthly expense every homeowner or renter has to deal with. But the cost is not fixed. If you use less water and electricity, you spend less of your hard-earned money....
The fall often brings cozy decor, tasty food, and fun celebrations into your home—but it can also be a time for tracking in wet leaves, mud, and other markers of the changing weather. Keeping up with maintenance in your mudroom or entryway is of the utmost importance to prevent any potential damage to your interior.
If you don’t already have a dedicated mudroom, you can still reap the benefits of upgrading your entryway for the season ahead.
Wipe your feet
The top reason why outside elemen...
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.
Notepad and pen
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...
You never get a second chance to make a great first impression. Nowhere does this saying strike a greater chord than in the real estate industry, where most buyers jump to a conclusion about a potential home after just one glance.
One way to make your home stand out is to consult with a professional home stager. The idea behind bringing in a stager is creating a positive and memorable first impression to prospective buyers.
Stagers not only help eliminate clutter, but also provide advice on add...
There are so many enjoyable fall activities, from carving pumpkins to lounging around the bonfire. Autumn can also be a great time to enter the housing market. While there may not be as many interested parties as there are during spring and summer, you may face less competition selling your home, and motivated buyers may want to move into a new house before the holidays. However, before potential buyers visit your home, it can be beneficial to stage your house with fall-inspired ideas to help it...
