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If your home sits (or will sit) on a basement foundation, there is a great potential for finishing off some portion of that space as living space. But prior to dreaming about that space, first address the reality of moisture. A wet concrete floor can wick water into walls and molding, promoting mold [...]
This is question I get from a lot of my customers. There is a conception that this process will be very complicated with a lot of red tape and hurdles to overcome. This is where a good Housing Consultant can help. We understand that most people have never built before and there is a lot [...]
Fall is the time of the year for all those harvest-related food treats. One favorite is Acorn Squash. This recipe is so simple that it begs a stellar performance by the most amateur and ‘beginner’ cook. Ingredients: 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded 2 Tbls of butter, sliced 2 Tbls of brown sugar, packed 1 [...]
Every June since 2001, my family has held a Golf tournament to honor the memory of my nephew Bret J. Keefe who was killed in an auto accident on his way home from work. Bret was a proud graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School and Penn State University and was an engineer for Penna. Dept. [...]
Apples are in good supply this time of year and Apple dumplings are one of my favorites. Below is recipe you need to try. Items needed 6 – Cortland apples ½ cup Brown sugar approx. Pie dough for one pie top and bottom 1 cup white sugar 2 cups of water ½ stick of butter [...]
Save the Date! September 27 to October 5th, 2014 Each year the Harrisburg Builders Association and its affiliated New Home Builder members offer to the general public the opportunity to tour dozens of newly built homes throughout the Harrisburg Region. Each home is judged by price category and awarded; Silver or Gold medals based on [...]
Ahh, windows. We love them for natural light and for breezes. But because most of us aren't exhibitionists, we also install window coverings to control the light coming in. Blinds are a popular choice for window coverings, but faux wood or aluminum are easiest to clean because of their smooth surface. Textured blinds collect more [...]
Typically home designs include the stairs near the front entrance often in the foyer. The stairs can be one of the first things guests see when they enter your home. That may not always be a good thing if the stairs end up as a catch-all for items you eventually will carry to the second [...]
A new Lighting Facts label developed by the U.S. Department Of Energy helps buyers understand and select appropriate L.E.D. bulbs. In addition to the amount of light produced and energy used, the label identifies the CRI for color vibrancy on a scale of 1 (worst) to 100 (best). The label also identifies the lamp's color [...]
The best time to consider and plan for outdoor living is when you select and design your home to build. Decks, patios and courtyards are ways to extend living to the great outdoors. You will want to give consideration to electric needs, lighting and storage. A roof covered patio such as one featured on the [...]
