Smart homes are no longer a thing of the future or something that only “Tech-savvy” homeowners enjoy. Smart devices are everywhere and can make everyday life easier, more convenient, and even more fun. There’s more good news. In addition to being more affordable than ever before, they are also easier to install and to use.

You’ll face lots of choices when you consider building a new home in the Poconos. You’ll think about colors, appliances, finishes, flooring, window coverings, and more. But there are seven factors you can’t afford to overlook if you want to be satisfied with your Poconos home for years to come. And these are factors you need to consider long before thinking about other things. Let’s take a quick look at them.

It’s no secret that stunning views are one of the reasons that people flock to the Poconos. Some scenes (like the well-known Bushkill Falls you see here) are pretty much synonymous with the region.

Your Is saving energy really that big a deal for your Poconos-area home? According to the Department of Energy, what you’re probably paying to heat and cool your home is pretty significant. A quick look at energy.gov indicates that, “heating and cooling accounts for more than half of the energy use in a typical U.S. home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes.” With that in mind, here are five tips for creating an energy-efficient home in the Poconos.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Pocono Manor will soon be the largest indoor water park in the United States. When the water park opened in the Poconos in 2015 it was already a monumental facility of about 100,000 square feet that drew families from all over the region.

Anyone planning to build a new home in the Poconos probably has high expectations. They may be planning their dream home. Maybe you’re one of those people. You want everything “perfect.” We think that’s a good thing!

The piece of property you build your home on can be every bit as important as the structure that sits on it. That’s why getting the right light is so critical.

Having people come together to celebrate is a big part of the holidays. But how can you make holiday get-togethers at your Poconos home fun and enjoyable for your guests—without stressing yourself out in the process? Here are five tips that can help.

We keep track of a lot of numbers these days. We’re constantly reminded to check our credit scores. There are fitness devices and applications that help us keep track of how many steps we’ve taken each day and what our blood pressure is. We get reminders about how much data our smart phones have used. But as homeowners, there are some numbers that we should be keeping track of that impact our comfort—and the amount of energy our houses are using.

While it’s true that a lot of people up and down the East Coast visit the Poconos in the winter to take advantage of great skiing, there are lots of other things going on in the Poconos in December. Here are just a few of the great activities the Poconos have to offer during the month.