Rose Knows The Poconos
There are many advantages of homeownership, but the burden of maintaining, repairing and replacing home appliances goes right along with it. The decision to repair or replace a broken or failing appliance is often made under pressure and without adequate knowledge about the nature of the appliance or its expected lifetime.
Water HeatersUnless the water heater isn’t working properly because of a part that’s easy to replace, it’s almost never a good idea to repair it. The primary causes of water...
One of the biggest obstacles for first-time homebuyers is saving for a down payment - it’s a nut that seems insurmountable to many. The first mistake new homebuyers make is believing that they must have 20 percent to put down on a home, when (depending on your credit and the loan terms) you can usually put down much less.
The second mistake is believing you’ll never be able to save enough money. Here are 10 things you can stop spending money on right now. Collect what you would have spent on the...
It’s obvious why fall is one of the best seasons for photography—it’s one of the times of year that nature is at its most colorful, and you (typically) don’t have to worry about combating scorching heat or freezing temperatures.
But in order to make the most of your autumn photography session, you’ll need to keep these few tips in mind.
Leaves are gone almost as quickly as they change, so try to find and scout your location the day of, or, no more than one day in advance. Unless you’re reall...
While older homes are full of charm, characteristics and nuances that won’t be found in a newly constructed home, the odds are good that unless there have been some major upgrades over the years, its energy efficiency rating will be nowhere near that of a new home.
In this fall-inspired main dish, turkey is brushed and basted with a maple-garlic butter throughout the roasting process, creating both sweet and savory flavors that harmonize into the perfect bite.
Ingredients: For the maple-garlic butter
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- ½ cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sage, chopped
- ½ tablespoon thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt ½ tsp. black pepper
With fall rapidly approaching, a change in seasons is the perfect excuse to redecorate your front porch. From a coat of paint to DIY doormats, these seasonal ideas are relatively simple and will give your home a fresh outlook for the new season.
Repaint the door.A simple fresh coat of paint can do wonders. Simply remove the hardware, prep with a primer, and get to painting! With the cooler weather, fall is the perfect time to paint. Whether it’s a bold red or a neutral brown, a newly painted...
Next to Thanksgiving and Christmas, Labor Day is one of the busiest driving days of the year. As families pack their cars and head to the beach for some last-minute summer sun, the roads can become quite busy.
Here’s how to make the most of your trip, and get to your destination safely and efficiently!
Prepare for the unexpected.It seems no road trip is complete without a few bumps in the road, but whether or not you do encounter any hiccups, you’ll be glad you were prepared with an emergen...
