This may sound counterintuitive, but some of the most eye-catching barn-style accent doors rank among the easiest DIY home improvement projects. And a few insider tips might help push the project along. For example, people who do not work in the construction trades rarely realize that many 10-inch wide boards run closer to 9.25 inches. That insider tip...

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner who’s been both the buyer and the seller, escrow accounts are things you need to be familiar with. Here are a few brief need-to-knows and reminders about escrow accounts to help you maneuver the home transaction process: What is an escrow account? An escrow account refers to an account,...

Without hardscape elements, a homeowner's landscape would resemble an endless field. Perennial flowers, trees and native grasses add natural beauty, but patios, walkways and gazebos define the grounds as an outdoor living space. With an increased number of hardscape materials available at retail outlets, however, choosing the right products proves challenging. That's largely why homeowners may want to...

Hosting can be a fun and exciting way to bring everyone together. However, there’s always a list of things to remember, including prep and what to do during the gathering. Here are a few of the best ways to prepare for your home gathering and keep you and yours happy and healthy while enjoying each other’s company. Food...

After you spend a few months planning, planting and growing your garden, you may want to enjoy the fruits, and vegetables, of your labor. However, it can be tricky to know when and how to harvest your kitchen garden. These tips will help you pick produce that is ripe and ready: Keep a Garden Journal When you plant...

Sometimes the little things add up to major differences, and that idea holds true when updating door hardware. It’s not uncommon for relatively inexpensive doorknobs, locking systems and hinges to lose their luster prematurely. Repetitive use and age result in those once shiny finishes looking dull and worn out. Unattractive door hardware elements are like tiny blemishes in...

If you want to add a pond or water feature to your yard, it might surprise you at how simple the process is. With some basic tools and only a few materials, you can make a tranquil custom water feature to add dimension and style to your outdoor space. Here we’ll go through the steps to make your...

Valley Cottage, New York. This undeniably awesome investment opportunity offers a wealth of possibilities for the right buyer. Not often can you find a legal, four-family home in Rockland County, and your search may stop here. The home is set back from the road, and offers secure privacy and serene views. Two units are one bedroom, one unit is renovated two bedrooms with a stone fireplace, and there's one studio; all are fully rented. Some units have stackable washer dryers, dishwashers, and outdoor patio areas. The entire building boasts 2952 square feet. There is a common storage room, two-car garage, abundant parking, and all are set on...

No house is perfect until you fall in love with it. This meticulously maintained and updated Contemporary Colonial with a charming rustic flair sits proudly on a private, level, New City lot, gracefully set far off the road. It's a 4-bedroom, 2.5- bath home, with a front-to-back living room and gleaming hardwood flooring, waiting to create family memories. Enjoy a chef's custom kitchen -- with Silestone counters, range hood vented to the outside, and stainless-steel appliances -- that adjoins your dining area and provides easy access to a large deck inviting summer entertainment. From an early breakfast, accompanied by the morning music of...

It's a celebration of sophisticated substance and elegant style, as one of Dellwood Park's grandest Center Hall Colonials confidently awaits a discriminating buyer. First time offered and brilliantly maintained, this updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is an homage to exquisite contemporary living. Start with bold curb appeal and a paver walkway leading to a lavish entry. Savor crown molding, hardwood flooring, replaced windows, and a newer roof. Then tease your culinary spirit with a generous eat-in kitchen boasting granite counters and a large island. Delight in a gracious ensuite primary bedroom with sitting room and walk-in closet. You'll...

Upper Nyack, NY. Spectacular Ranch totally and completely renovated, better than new, with an open concept and cottage-feel is presented by Rockland's premier builder. Offering unsurpassed quality and workmanship, "perfection" is the best word to describe this freshly painted home and level private property on a dead-end street. The fascination begins with a paver walkway leading to a truly exciting home that romances you immediately with a beautiful living room/dining room with crown molding, abundant recessed lighting throughout, zero clearance electric fireplace, new gourmet kitchen, Frigidaire stainless steel appliance package, and...

Congers, New York. An immaculate, updated Bi-Level awaits a discriminating buyer seeking amazing value and supreme location, in the highly coveted Clarkstown School District. This well-cared-for, 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home boasts freshly refinished, beautiful hardwood flooring on the main level. The eat-in kitchen, gracious dining room, and comfortable family room all access a spacious double-tiered deck with sliding glass doors overlooking a large, fenced yard with beautiful views where you will surely create lasting family memories as you savor the time of your life. Special features include generously sized ensuite primary bedroom, and...