The winter time can take its toll on your energy bills; colder weather means turning up the heat! But, fear not. With these energy-saving tips, you can watch your bills lower, even if by just a little (hey, every little bit helps!).

Just in time for National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, here are our favorite energy-saving tips!

What is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day?

On January 10, people around the country will be looking at ways to cut their energy costs by making changes throughout the...

You know that popular mantra, "new year, new me?" Well, if you're still looking to make some personal resolutions now that we've reached a new year, you might want to consider adding resolutions for your home, too. As life gets busy, it's easy to neglect the various projects around the home. Whether it's the little things like replacing the porch light or larger projects such as finally finishing your basement, setting home goals can help you achieve a happier new year!

If you're looking for...

A new year means a fresh start. One great way to start 2019 is by completing projects that you’ve been putting off for months. Perhaps eliminating clutter from your home is one of them. If so, here are some helpful tips to declutter your home for the New Year.

1. Eliminate unnecessary paper products

Digitize old letters, important documents, and photographs to cut down on the piles of paper you have lying around your house.

2. Get rid of broken objects

If you have items in your home that y...

With everything going on in the next week, you may still want to get some decorating in before but aren't sure where to start. Here are our top posts on getting ready for the holidays! From last-minute shopping to how to recycle your tree, here are our holiday-ready posts, all in one spot for your convenience:

Decorating for the Holidays

Torn between decorating with white or multi-colored lights? This post compares and contrasts the two popular choices so that you can better decide which you...

The below post was written for us by Kingston\Forty Fort Fire Chief, Frank Guido.

Fire Safety Tips

First and foremost, I would recommend that every home have a minimum of one smoke detector on every level of their home. It's also recommended that all homes have one smoke alarm in every bedroom and that those batteries are changed every time you change the time on your clocks each fall and spring.

Know the warning signs of Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide is known as the “Deadly Killer” and...

Regularly maintaining your real estate property can help retain the value of your house. A few quick fixes before selling a home are essential before placing your home on the market. With a little bit of repair, along with renovation and presentation, you can get the highest price for your listing when it’s time to sell.

We asked some Lewith & Freeman agents for their recommendations on how you can prepare your home to sell. Here are our top 8 home maintenance tips for home sellers in northea...

Is anyone else still trying to come to terms with Thanksgiving being so early this year? It just snuck up on us all so quickly!

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, you probably have a lot on your plate right now. As you make preparations for food, family, and friends, the table setting might be the furthest thing from your mind. Even if you waited until the last minute in the holiday decorating department, there is still plenty of time to create a beautiful centerpiece for your table(s)...