When it comes to building a new home many homeowners subscribe to the theory that “bigger is better.” According to propertyshark.com U.S. homes built in the last 6 years are 74% larger than those built in the 1910s. The average new home in America is roughly 2,430 square feet.  But is that right for you? Let’s look at why building a smaller home may make sense.

People have been retreating to the Poconos for decades to enjoy the beauty and peace and quite of the region. There’s no question that the area is a popular vacation destination. But should you build a vacation home near Pocono Lake? Here are a few reasons that a vacation home just might make sense.

You may have already heard that Kalahari Resorts in the Poconos is bigger than ever.  It’s true. The Poconos facility is now officially the largest indoor water park in America—and it’s right in your backyard!

If you’re considering remodeling your Poconos home you’ll probably want to think about what you can do to make your home more energy-efficient. After all, energy saved is money in your pocket. And choosing remodeling strategies that help your home become more energy efficient helps preserve the beautiful environment around you—which is probably one of the things that attracted you to the Poconos in the first place.

There was a time when “home security” for your Poconos home meant installing expensive, cumbersome equipment that was less than reliable and (too often) not all that effective in deterring break-ins. That has changed a lot in recent years.

You may already be aware of the wet and wild fun the Kalahari Resorts have brought to the Poconos. I’ve mentioned before that as of March, the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Pocono Manor would be the largest indoor water park in the United States. Kalahari always has something going on for the whole family with exciting daily activities that include contests, coloring, interactive games, crafts, free cookie decorating, and so much more. But the Poconos Kalahari Resort has always been about much more than just fun for the kids. They take care of the kids’ parents, too!

While the entire Poconos Mountain region is overflowing with natural beauty, there are special places within the area that seem to embody its character. The community of Arrowhead Lake, nestled within the beauty of the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, is one of those places.

Over the past 20 years or so there has been an increasing interest in building homes that are easier on the environment.  We’ve thought about it a lot ourselves and have even written about it on occasion.

One surefire way to enhance the beauty of your Poconos home (and enhance your enjoyment of it at the same time) is to give some serious thought to the landscaping of the property surrounding your home. There are lots of great ideas out there about how you can create great plans for almost any kind of look you want (a quick search on houzz.com/landscaping will yield over 1,000,000 photos from which to choose!). That’s a lot of choices!

The chances are that if you ask four Poconos residents which months are the best months to spend in the Poconos region, you’ll get at least five different answers. That’s because this truly is an “Area For All Seasons.” Whatever you like to do, you can find it in the Poconos. Your favorite activities will probably determine your answer to the question about when are the best months to spend here.