Across New York and New England, there is a phenomenon that happens each and every year. One might call it the Invasion of the Leaf Peepers. Vast numbers of people from every state descend upon the Northeast hoping to enjoy the beauty and majesty that comes from...

If you're in the process of building a new home, or are just looking to spruce things up in your yard, you may be considering the option of doing some "landscape shading". This is a term for intentionally placing trees or other plants around your property in such a...

The way you view what happens in the bathroom is probably shaped to a large degree by the way you were raised. Some families love to talk about their digestive behaviors, while other families completely shy away from the subject. Whatever the case is for you, there is...

Smart rental property owners like yourself know very well the value of having good tenants. You likely also recognize that keeping your good tenants happy is a vital part of keeping them in your building. So, what is something you can do to help keep your tenants...

There are plenty of misconceptions about New York State. If you visit another state and a person there asks you where you're from, and you say "New York", they'll almost always assume you mean New York City. Also, a lot of people who haven't lived in New York...

Have you ever watched rust overtake a metal object? Watching a time-lapse video of it can be pretty interesting, but when you see it happening to something that you own, it might not be as fascinating. You might be surprised at how much of your home is prone to rust....

If you have a garbage disposal in your kitchen, you’re probably enjoying the convenience that it brings, but this doesn’t mean that you should just allow anything at all to go down the sink. There are certain items that a garbage disposal can’t handle very well. If...

Is your home safe? We’re not talking about safe from burglars or a natural disaster here, just safety for its occupants and visitors. There are many dangers that you could be exposed to in a home, so it is a good idea to take a walk around and look for any dangers...

When pipes are clogged in your home, you could be facing some serious issues. Sure, at first you might just have the water drain slower, but if the clog gets worse you could have sewage back up into your home carrying contamination. So what is your solution? Many...

When you consider substances that are harmful to humans, does lead come to mind? It might be that it doesn’t since lead hasn’t been as big of a problem as it was in decades past, but there are still homes out there that have lead paint or lead pipes which could prove...