By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Each year when the fall weather arrives, it reminds us to savor the few remaining warm moments outside and to recreate our own feelings of warmth in our homes. Creating a cozy setting in the home is a scalable initiative – you can make little changes here and there, subtly impacting the atmosphere and appearance, or you can completely remodel a room... »
by Andy Cook Your home is likely the single largest investment you’ll make in your lifetime. Over time, you will update and upgrade your home, sometimes out of necessity, sometimes out of desire to change with the times. Certain home improvements yield great payoffs, providing increased comfort and enjoyment to those living in the house, boosting marketability and increas... »
by Andy Cook Summer is upon us. After what felt like one of the longest winters on record, spring finally came, and with that came the return of outside activities. With summer looking at us straight in the eye, it’s time to focus our energy on taking care of one of the largest focal points of your home: your lawn. Some people may dread the buzz of lawn mowers and edgers, ... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Some people have an eye for design while others may not know where to start. And then, there are the professionals who can turn any living space into a masterpiece, working with colors, textures, patterns and styles to create sensorial perfection in every room. If design is not your forte, these experts make it easy to convert an average room into s... »
By Andy Cook Are there are some home improvement projects on your To-Do list this year? If so, consider this: according to the 2014 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report, which is an annual collaboration between Remodeling Magazine and REALTOR Magazine, adding a deck or patio is #2 on the list of top 10 most cost-effective projects. “With many factors to consider such as cost a... »
By Angela Bristow You’ve spent the winter staring at the same four bland walls. With spring bringing color to the outdoors, why not bring new life to the indoors with some new paint, tile or wallpaper? While this year’s Pantone Color of the Year, Radiant Orchid, is probably too wild for most homeowners, there are literally hundreds of other colors to choose from that will ... »
By Andy Cook Welcome to winter! With lower temperatures outside, this is the time of year where, with the exception of dealing with Mother Nature’s gift of snow, home projects are focused inward. Having this opportunity to address these types of planned (or maybe delayed) projects has the added benefit of your focused energy and effort, since you’re not worrying about cutt... »
By Andy Cook Ahh, the holidays… Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa – the season in general. The time of year when we open up our homes and gather with family and close friends and share the warmth, love and friendship and the sense of connection we have with one another. Does the mere reading of this sentence make you anxious or bring on stress? Are you wishing tha... »
by Andy Cook Autumn is upon us, the time of year when the weather turns crisp and we need a light jacket or sweater to venture outside. I actually like this time of year, even though it’s apparent that the number of daylight hours is decreasing. And whether you’re a fan of living in the Lehigh Valley where we have four distinct seasons or not, old man winter is not too far... »
By Liz Reph Photos By Sabotta Imagery Photography In October of 2012, 32-year-old Alison Conklin awoke to a terrifying sight – absolutely nothing. “I woke up and I couldn’t see. When I was challenged to view the large ‘E’ on the optometrist chart, all I could make out was a very faint vertical line. I had never been so scared in my life.” Her husband, Geoff, immediately r... »
