Halloween is all about ghosts, goblins, vampires, zombies, and werewolves. Every Year, NEPA brings these monsters to life at various haunted attractions. We have compiled a list of the best attractions in NEPA. Do you have the courage to visit these spooky haunted attractions?
Circle of Screams
1911 Scranton Carbondale Hwy (Business Route 6)
Dickson City, PA 18519
We can’t believe that it’s time for the new year already! This past year has been a blast, and we’ve covered a lot on the blog. During this time of reflecting and excitement, we took time to look back at some of our best post of 2018.
The Best Coffee Shops in NEPA
As writers, we sure love coffee. It was so much fun researching this one! Whether you’re a NEPA native or visiting the area to ring in the new year with friends, check out some of our favorite coffee shops in NEPA!
Celebrating N...
We know that it takes people to make a house into a home. But what qualifies a home as a mansion? Or what, for instance, separates a duplex from a twin home? There are so many different types of residential houses that distinguishing them can become a challenge. Here, we cover the definitions of common types of homes so that whether you’re looking to buy or simply like learning, you can be well-informed!
Single-Family vs Multifamily home
Single-family homes refer to houses that are, not su...
If you’ve ever traveled to San Francisco, you most likely visited the iconic line of pastel Victorian homes known as the “Painted Ladies of San Francisco,” “Postcard Row,” or the “Seven Sisters.” The homes are found at 710-720 Steiner Street and are estimated to have appeared in over 70 films and television shows, with the show “Full House” being one of the most popular.
The Colorist Movement
Haight Ashbury in San Francisco. Photo Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0, Urban.
The painted homes are either E...
Residents and visitors of Pennsylvania have an endless amount of activities to do. From what to do over a long weekend to enjoying indoor recreation and finding a unique local brewery, everyone can find something they enjoy doing in PA, and visiting historical landmarks are no exception.
Most people immediately think of Pennsylvania history as being centered in Philadelphia with the Liberty Bell, but the entire state is rich with historical homes. Here are five historical houses worth a visi...
During the first half of the twentieth century, it was not exactly uncommon for a family’s home to arrive in pieces via railroad (or later by truck). The entirety of the house, including precut lumber, staircases, nails, and instruction booklet, just needed to be assembled on-site.
These kit houses—also known as pre-cut houses, mail order homes, or catalog homes—became popular in America and Canada after World War I to accommodate the expanding middle class in an affordable way (since mortgag...
If you’re not talking about salad dressing, you’re probably talking about this popular American architectural style.
Ranch-Style Origins
Low-slung and open, ranch homes are uniquely American. This style of home dates back to the 1930s and reflects the more relaxed Western lifestyle. Ranch-style architecture didn’t become popular, however, until after World War II.
The rise of the rambling ranch is directly linked to the rise of car culture. With automobiles, families could live on larger l...
