Technology has advanced dramatically, and it’s been moving into the home in new ways. While some form of home automation has been around since the 1930s, there’s no doubting that it’s become more advanced in recent years.

Because of that, you may not know where to start when it comes to automating your home. Possibilities are plentiful, so we’re narrowing it down to the top 10 ways to get the automation process started.

1) Lights At the end of a long day, playing “you’re it!” when it comes...

Is your house ready for winter?

If not, don’t sweat it—there’s still some time to squeeze in pre-winter maintenance before Old Man Winter comes knocking in full force. Just add it to that ever-growing list of things that you need to get accomplished within the next few weeks...somewhere between untangling lights and baking cookies, perhaps?

If you’ve been thinking about skipping out weatherproofing your home, don’t. Trust me…future you would much prefer to be sitting on the couch all warm an...

Letting someone in to your home, trusting them to renovate and remodel, can be nerve-wracking. 

Will they do a good job? Will everything be level? What can go wrong?

While we can’t guarantee that everything will go entirely according to plan, we are here with some tips and tricks to ensure that you are doing everything you can to hire the right contractor for your home project.

1) Ask Around Other than asking friends, family and neighbors, you can reference the National Association of the...

It’s getting chilly outside and some of us are already beginning to see the rain turn into snow. Removing snow from around our homes is necessary to ensure our family’s safety. But you also want to remain safe while ensuring your family's safety.

Here are some basic Dos and Don’ts to follow and make the snow removal process as smooth and safe as possible:

Do…

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…be safe. Dress warm, keep hydrated, and...

We’ve all lusted after those golden home accessories at least once, but they can just be so pricey!

Fear not! Armed with a bottle of gold (or any metallic color, really) spray paint, we can transform anything into a chic accent piece for any room.

And I mean anything.

Espresso Beans

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A bag of whole coffee beans can sell for as little as $10. Spray paint those beans gold and use them to fill a vase! You can do this with any kind of beans, too. Pinto, bl...

Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home, the most important factor you will need to consider is value: what is this home worth?

If you're putting your home on the market, it's important to understand what factors contribute to the value of your home; this then enables you to make improvements to increase its value, if you choose. As a buyer, it's just as important to understand what factors affect the home price so you whether you're getting a good deal. Here are some basic things to keep...

To some, this old building was an eyesore. To others, it was a monument of Wilkes-Barre’s rich history. 

The Hotel Sterling’s Rich History

Prior to the hotel opening, the site was home to a music hall. The hotel was built in 1897 and opened the following year. It was named after Emma E. Sterling. Her husband, Walter G. Sterling, was a local banker who owned a share of a music hall that was on the site before the Hotel Sterling was built.

Ten years after Walter’s passing, the hotel opened....