Northern Poconos Real Estate News
Sometimes it seems there’s always something around the house that needs fixing – and the longer you put off doing the fixing, the more the glitches seem to multiply.
Real Simple Magazine suggests quick fixes to help keep your living space looking tip-top without tearing chunks out of your weekend:Squeaky wood floor. The fix isn’t permanent, but for temporary relief from that annoying squeak, sprinkle a little talcum powder over the noisy area, then sweep it into the cracks between floorboards an...
Spring will soon be in full bloom, so it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to prepare your home for the season. While we tend to spend more hours inside during winter, spring is a great time to get outside and enjoy our outdoor spaces. Here are some tips to help you prepare your home’s exterior for the season ahead.
Check for winter wear and tear
Winter often brings lower temperatures, and many people around the country face ice and snow. While this can make for a fun winter day,...
Spring is an ideal time to sell a home. It’s a well-known fact that both the number of buyers and inventory increase during the months of April, May, and June. This often means that your house could be paired against stiff competition. Here are some simple real estate tips to help your spring listing stand out!
Stay ahead of the home inspection If you know that a home inspector will find something wrong with your house, it’s advantageous to get it fixed before the inspection. Potential buyers...
Bathrooms serve many functions including the place where we care for our personal hygiene as well as where we use the toilet. The Europeans have long had a solution for offering privacy to multiple household members using the bathroom facilities at the same time — the water closet. Many U.S. homeowners are discovering this and learning to embrace it.
Here are the advantages of having a separate water closet and bathroom:
Increased privacy
A separate water closet provides an added level of pr...
Small bathrooms with limited storage space make it tough to stow all the stuff you use daily and still keep the space looking tidy. Check these smart solutions discovered by Good Housekeeping Magazine:
Expand cabinet space. If your under-sink cabinet is stuffed to the gills, invest in an over-the-door storage basket that can hold your hair dryer, curling iron, and more.
Use the corners. Suction cups keep a tower of small storage spaces—as many as you’d like—firmly tucked into a corner of the sh...
No matter how large your home may be, there’s always one room that’s just a little too small. Luckily, with some quick design tricks, any room can appear larger. Try a couple of these suggestions and watch your room magically expand.
Use lighter paint colors. Paint or wallpaper the ceiling in order to make a room look taller. Install wall-to-wall or floor-to-ceiling bookcases to make the ceilings look higher. Pull furniture away from the walls to create a feeling of spaciousness. Hang mirrors...
Kitchen islands are a wonderful way to add much-needed storage, counter space, meal prep areas or seating to your kitchen. Islands are available in all sizes and materials to fit all budgets, ranging from ready-made versions to customized designs.
There are five distinct types of kitchen islands to choose from:
Small rolling cart island — The least expensive option, the cart works well in any size kitchen, and is a great solution where space is limited. The cart can be rolled to the spot when...
