There’s a lot more to enjoy in the Poconos region thanjust great scenery. Looking at all those beautiful views can make you hungry! Fortunately for you, the region is packed with all kinds of eateries—from fine dining to fun and funky experiences. Here’s a random look at five of the great places to eat when you’re in the Poconos!

Even if you love snow skiing in the Poconos, the memories of all those downhill runs may be fading as you head into summer. But I’ll bet the memories of having to find a place to stay every winter may still be fresh in your mind. And if you’re the kind of person who likes to plan ahead, you may be wondering about where you’ll stay next ski season.

It’s been said that the eyes are a window to the soul. But when you’re considering building a custom home, your home’s windows are your eyes to the outside world.

It used to be that decks were simply a place you could escape to during a party to catch a breath of fresh air, or perhaps where you might do your grilling. But decks today have come a long way. You can turn your deck into an alfresco family spaceor casual dining room. Screened-in decks can keep insects at bay and ceiling fans can circulate air to keep everyone comfortable.

One of the best things about owning a home in the Poconos is that there are so many good reasons to leave home (even if it’s only for a while). Enjoying the great outdoors is a huge part of the Poconos experience—and around here, the outdoors really are great!

When you’re thinking about building a new home in the Poconos, you’re probably spending a great deal of time thinking about lots, floor plans, flooring and cabinets for your new kitchen. After all, that’s the fun stuff. Thinking about the warranty for your house is probably way down on your list of priorities.

Choosing to build a new home in the Poconos is a major decision. But if you opt to build, you want to be able to choose rather than having to settle for what someone is offering.

You may be one of those individuals considering a new home in the Poconos  who walks in the door of a model home and makes a beeline for the basement stairs so you can check out the HVAC system. We’ve heard they exist, but we’ve never actually met anyone like that.

For many individuals considering building a custom home in the Poconos, the process begins with the search for a suitable floor plan.  This is an important part of the custom homebuilding process because it helps potential homeowners visualize what living in a particular house might feel like. Here’s a helpful post about how you can use a floor plan to do just that.

It seems that everytime you turn around, there’s another “must have” technology available for your home. If you’re thinking about building a new home in the Poconos, you’re probably also thinking about which technological advanatages you’ll want to incorporate.