Image by Joke vander Leij from Pixabay It may tempt you to toss those potato peels in the kitchen trashcan, but resist the urge. Not only will they make your trash smell terrible but they'll attract critters once the bag goes outside. By putting your vegetable scraps and coffee grounds back into the earth, you're helping to prevent...

There are plenty of things you can do to potentially boost the profits of your home sale, such as tackling repairs and renovations. One thing you may also want to consider is hiring a professional to stage your home. What is Professional Staging? When a home is staged, a professional comes in and decorates/furnishes the home to make...

If you've served in the U.S. military, a VA loan might be an excellent way to finance your first home. If you're interested in using this benefit, it's important to know the steps involved. Here is a basic guide to buying your first home with a VA loan: Get Your Certificate of Eligibility A certificate of eligibility from...

Photo by Andreas Gücklhorn on Unsplash Many prospective homeowners choose new construction over an existing home because they're able to customize the design. While there's no argument that It's fun to choose countertop options and bonus rooms, this is a good time to consider adding green solutions as well. Homes with green, or eco-friendly features, have a higher...

Keeping your home safe doesn't have to be complicated. By practicing good habits and establishing best practices with everyone in your household, you can prepare for--and prevent--major issues. Fire safety is a particular concern that can be accomplished by remembering a few simple tips. Here are the basics of household fire safety: Maintain & Test Your Smoke Detectors...

The conventional wisdom related to building in a backyard deck or patio revolves around improved quality of life and return on investment. A new deck delivers years of peaceful enjoyment and an approximate 75 percent resale value return. That's largely because this type of home improvement increases the usable square footage and transforms the property into an indoor-outdoor...

Creating a container garden is more than just beautiful design. In order for your container garden to thrive and look its absolute best you need to make sure the plants are happy and healthy. Here we’ll go over some of the most common mistakes and problems in container gardening and how to avoid them. Combining Plants With Incompatible...

Photo by Francesca Tosolini on Unsplash Many of today's building materials are eco-friendly as well as attractive. If you're interested in building a green home or upgrading your existing home to include more eco-friendly materials, take a look at these non-conventional choices in countertops. They're planet-friendly options that also function beautifully and can easily last the lifetime of...

"Comfortable, welcoming, and oh-so functional" define this impeccably maintained and expanded Center Hall Colonial in one of New City's most desired developments. This first-time listed beauty boasts a large, opportunity-filled extension on the main level -- with separate entry, multi-functional space, and full bath and kitchen -- that links to the primary home. Consider a handsome front-to-back living room with rich, natural light; updated eat-in kitchen; h/w floors; young: roof, windows, furnace, water heater; and step-down family room with wood-burning fireplace. Mix in a brick walkway, front porch, partially finished basement, and large...

Regal Extended Colonial in impeccable condition sits majestically on a professionally landscaped, park-like acre nestled in a cul-de-sac. Feel the attraction as the paver walkway leads to a warm, gracious entry. Grand level entertaining begins in an enormous, custom, gourmet kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, lighted cabinetry and then stylishly transitions to a sharp, three-season room with vaulted ceilings and skylight. Venture out to the exceptional paver patio, and relish serenity and privacy where you will create cherished family memories. A remarkable extension affords marvelous possibilities of...

Regal Extended Colonial in impeccable condition sits majestically on a professionally landscaped, park-like acre nestled in a cul-de-sac. Feel the attraction as the paver walkway leads to a warm, gracious entry. Grand level entertaining begins in an enormous, custom, gourmet kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, lighted cabinetry and then stylishly transitions to a sharp, three-season room with vaulted ceilings and skylight. Venture out to the exceptional paver patio, and relish serenity and privacy where you will create cherished family memories. A remarkable extension affords marvelous possibilities of...

Nanuet, N.Y. You may discover your destiny waiting behind the front door of this first-time-listed Bi-Level sitting pretty on a private, level, dead-end lot, boasting nature's finest feat in landscaping. This home will woo you with character, ambience, & value. The generous living room/dining room, w/ built-in storage, is primed for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen leads to a deck set for al fresco parties. Continue downstairs to a large family room w/ full-wall brick fireplace where family memories will be made. Adore 4 ample bedrooms, 1 full & 2 half baths, all hardwood flooring under carpeting on the main level, attached garage,...