Joe Sells The Poconos
Some people see a small living room as a cozy, intimate space. Others say they simply feel cramped. For those who fall into the latter category, professional decorators offer the following seven tips for making any living area look more spacious:
Clear out the clutter. Nothing makes a room look cramped like having too much stuff in it. Move magazines, collections and small décor items onto shelves, into drawers, or behind table skirts.Open the pathway. When furniture blocks the view into a ro...
The eco-friendly, energy-saving trend is not new in real estate, but it has ramped up in recent years. One of the biggest pieces of the puzzle for a new homebuyer is efficiency and sustainability, two things you can easily incorporate into your home without breaking the bank.
Start a compost pile.Composting is a great way to ensure your nutrient-rich food waste doesn’t end up sitting in a landfill, creating harmful methane gas. All you need is a large plastic bin that will keep animals at bay...
As the weather warms up and you shift from indoor cocktail parties to outdoor BBQ’s, tidying up your space outside becomes a top priority. Whether you’re looking to make just a few adjustments or are in need of a major turnaround, use these tips to get your outdoor space in order this spring.
Re-touch the deck
Over the course of a harsh winter, your deck is naturally going to get a few nicks and bruises. Though it may seem hardly noticeable from day to day, the gradual wear and tear has like...
When it comes to major home remodeling, there is more involved than money. Your home is more than your largest investment—it’s where you and your family live. If you love your neighborhood, your school district and your commute, and you plan to stay for many years, then remodeling to improve your family’s daily life makes sense.
But unless you plan to stay for the long haul, it pays to know which renovations will add the most resale value when you sell. From the 2018 Cost vs. Value Report pu...
Knock, Knock
All joking aside, your front door is the number one item with the largest return on investment when considering which upgrades you can perform to help increase the value of your home and attract buyers.
When you’re preparing your house for the market, almost every agent will explain how valuable curb appeal is when it comes to marketing your home here in the Poconos/Lake Ariel. Curb appeal can mean a lot of things, of course, ranging from wholesale replacement of the roof, pa...
A dog’s paws can get just as rough and cracked as our own feet, but there’s no reason it has to stay that way. Use this paw balm to help your pet’s paws fight this irritation!
Materials
- Small metal tin
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons shea butter
- 2 tablespoons beeswax
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1–2 drops vitamin E oil
- Popsicle stick
- Disposable jar
Instructions:
Fill a small pot with water, put the jar in and turn heat on medium-low. Add in ingredients, and mi...
Winter weather usually has everyone hiding indoors—waiting for the spring to start the home buying and selling process. If you are interested in buying or selling a home, don’t wait! There are plenty of advantages to buying and selling during the winter season.
Less competition
Many people wait until warmer months to come around to get the ball rolling on house hunting and staging. This means you are going to have a lot of competition. If you can tough out the cold, you may find yourself p...
