All Battery-operated Smoke Alarms Must Include Non-Removable, 10-Year Batteries Thanks to Recent Bill Passed by the NY State Legislature According to NY Senate Bill S2696, “In the Consumer Products Safety Commission’s National Smoke Detector Project, 32% of cons...

Fire pits are a very popular outdoor decoration that can serve as the centerpiece for any outdoor get-together. Cool nights just scream for a crackling fire to sit around, sip a little wine and let the stress of the day float away. There are a lot of choices when it ...

  The Internet has changed much of the way the world works.  The same is true when it comes to selling your home.  People can search for homes near and far using the Internet.  Smart sellers know that having quality photographs of your home’s exterior an...

June 1, 2015 will officially kick off hurricane season, and forecasters believe this could be a very active year since there has already been activity in the tropics.  The question is, are you ready in case a hurricane comes your way?  This article has the purpose...

5 Red Flags to Watch For When Shopping For Your Home Okay, it’s finally that time.  The time to try to find a house to buy.  There is a lot to think about when it comes time to buy a home in the Hudson Valley, and it can seem overwhelming, especially for first...

Okay, the spring-cleaning went great in your home.  You may be thinking that you are done since your home is all freshened up and ready for the new season.  You’re not done until you get your office into the spring-cleaning spirit.  A clean office can be great f...

Spring is a time of new beginnings.  The world becomes bright and vibrant again.  Baby animals frolic and play among the greenery.  It’s a time of beauty and getting outdoors.  Don’t neglect your indoors, as there are plenty of showers that will keep you insi...

  Now that the cold days of winter are slowly moving on and signs of spring are blossoming all around us, it’s a perfect time to walk the exterior of your home and check to see if the harsh winter weather left any damage. Springtime is notorious for heavy ...

One thing that many homeowners wish they didn’t have to deal with after buying their home is maintenance.  Often, they think back to their days of living in an apartment or rental property where they just had to pick up a phone to let the property owner or manager...

[caption id="attachment_877" align="alignright" width="300"] photo credit: Grey Gum by Timber Floors Pty Ltd 02 9756 4242 via photopin (license)[/caption] Trends in what is popular in a home change over time.  One timeless trend that is coming back into style is na...