Pocono Homes And The Communities We Live In
It’s easy to get excited about the idea of working out but soon find yourself feeling discouraged and overwhelmed. Having the right mindset and realistic expectations can help you succeed at a new exercise program.
Why Do You Want to Work out?The reason why you exercise will determine whether you’ll stick with it. Internal motivation is more likely to lead to long-term success than motivation based on external factors. If you want to get in shape to look good at the beach or at your friend’s we...
Buying a home is one of the biggest and most exciting purchases of your lifetime. However, what many neglect to remember is that with responsibility comes hard work in the form of home upkeep. Keeping up with regular home maintenance tasks will keep you from future headaches down the line.
Annual Checklist
Clean your kitchen ventilator or exhaust fan. Have ductworks cleaned, if applicable. Check the attic for leaks, stains, and dampness Have a professional conduct a chimney...
On average, each American throws out more than four pounds of waste per day. Recycling saves materials from the landfill, which makes products more affordable for shoppers and manufacturers, reduces energy use, and cuts greenhouse gas emissions. But knowing the best way to dispose of something can get confusing.
Keep this handy guide in your kitchen to know which items go where.
Recycling binCheck with your town or waste-removal service to find out what it accepts. The items below are...
Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or just looking to lower your carbon footprint, you may be surprised to know these green updates have a low up-front cost and can increase your return on investment.
Install low-emissivity storm windows. Low-emissivity storm windows reflect light back into the home, helping you save on heating costs. Make sure to choose the right fit for your home, as the types vary greatly depending on the materials and coatings. The US Department of Energy reports th...
It’s been said that everything is bigger in Texas. With three of America’s ten most populous cities, that would certainly seem to be true. And, although Houston and San Antonio have more people and Austin has gotten more buzz in recent years, the Lone Star State’s ol’ reliable, Dallas, is booming as well. It is actually one of the top places in the country for young adults to live, and, by sheer numbers, it had the highest population growth in the entire country in 2019. Not surprisingly, it’s a...
With lives full of work and obligations, it’s important to make time for leisure and fun. We become depleted and stressed when we don’t do enough of the activities that bring us joy. If you’re stuck in a rut with your daily routine, it’s the perfect time to start up a new hobby.
If you’re an active person…
Already like to exercise or spend time outside? Try one of these active hobbies that feels more like an activity than your daily routine of hitting the gym.
Hiking
Hiking is a more scenic...
Smart home technology has made our daily lives easier and more automated, but it also opened the virtual door to intruders and hackers. As smart home technology grows, so do the risks of being hacked, which can stop some customers from adopting these amazing technologies for their homes. There have been some scary stories lately of hackers tapping into security cameras and other technology, but with the proper precautions, you will make your home incredibly safe from hackers.
Keep your smart ho...
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