Top 5 Spring Maintenance Tips For Adding Curb Appeal
Spring decided to arrive early in the Adirondacks this year. With warmer weather rolling in weeks earlier than normal, homeowners have more time for adding …
Home Maintenance
5 Best Security Measures For Your Home In The Adirondacks
While the Adirondack region is generally a safe place to live, getting familiar with the best security measures for your home can really help in …
Top 10 Winter & Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
The fall chill is here, and snow’s about to fly in the Adirondacks! Now is the time to start planning your landscaping and property maintenance …
How To Cash in on 2 Home Energy Efficiency Rebates
Upgrading parts of your home or replacing things in your fixer upper can be exciting and yield positive change fast. When you are planning these …
How To Prepare The Outside Of Your Home To Sell
As the summer real estate season winds down, you may be feeling nervous if your property hasn’t sold. Not to worry! The Adirondack weather typically …
A Guide To Living In A Lake House Or Cabin With A Well
If you’re a homeowner who relies on a well for water, or are considering purchasing a lakefront property with a well, it’s important to understand …
How To Maintain A Lake House Septic System
If you’re considering purchasing a home with a septic system, or already own one, it’s essential to understand how it works and the maintenance required …
Adirondack Landscaping Tips & Tricks For Spring/ Summer
Brushing up on landscaping tips might not be on the top of your April to do list. But while it’s not looking fully like spring …
Winter Home Projects: Painting Kitchen and Bath Cabinets
Winters in the Adirondacks can go on longer than many non-winter sports enthusiasts like, but the silver lining is an extended window to complete winter …
How To Prepare Your Home for Winter
Morning frost covers the windshield, the leaves have browned and fallen, and it’s hard to get out of your cozy bed in the morning – …
Which Remodeling Projects Bring the Most Joy?
In 2020, Americans spent $420 billion remodeling their homes, according to a new report by The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and The National Association …
Retro: Not Just Mid-century Anymore
According to EyeonHousing.com, half of owner-occupied homes were built before 1980. That could be just one of many reasons why many homebuyers and homeowners are …
Hit the Deck with Easy Upgrades
It’s time for fun in the sun, and not too late to make some improvements to your deck. Before you have family and friends over …
Blended Paint Shades For 2022
Blended Paint Shades For 2022 Paint color palettes for 2022 seem to lean toward soothing neutrals or bright, cheerful tones. Gone are the dark, moody …
Five Home Décor Trends for 2022
The way Americans use their homes has changed since the advent of the pandemic and has encouraged interior design trends for 2022. These ideas are …
Built in, Outdoor Bar-b-que Grills
Building an outdoor grill in your backyard can help you enjoy pleasant weather while providing your family with delicious meals. Whether you do it yourself, …
Three Home Trends That Will Stay Around
The way Americans use their homes has changed since the advent of the pandemic. Once many activities were significantly curtailed or eliminated, from going to …
Add Pizazz to Your Bland Kitchen
Neutral kitchens are supposed to complement any décor, but they can become bland over time. What can you do to make your kitchen more exciting? …
How Much Paint Should You Buy?
Conventional wisdom says that it takes approximately one gallon of paint to cover a room up to 400 square feet, but this is a single-coat …
Tree Trimming Basics
If you’ve got dead limbs, branches growing into power lines, branches overhanging your house, or tree growth that obstruct visibility for vehicles and pedestrians, it’s …
All About Energy Star®
Energystar.gov offers a treasure chest of goodies and information for homeowners. From tax credits and rebates to referrals to qualified contractors, you’ll learn about Energy …
The Work Shed Trend
Working from home during the pandemic allowed jobs to be saved, but posed challenges in terms of productivity, and performance. Now, homeowners are building or …
Preparing A Wood Burning Fireplace
With winter finally upon us it is time end your days near the fireplace after enjoying everything Lake Placid has to offer. There are only …
Check the Roof Before You Buy
Before you buy a home, you should learn the age of the roof, the typical lifespan of the roofing material, and whether there’s any deterioration. …