If you have a vacation home in the Poconos that hasn’t been in use for a while, there are probably a few things you’ll want to do to get it ready for use. And whether you plan to rent out your home to others—or occupy it yourself—here are 8 tips for preparing your Poconos home for the vacation season. By the way, if you’ve only thought about having a vacation home in the Poconos, here’s a look at some of the reasons it might make sense.

These days you can walk into 10 different departments stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or New York and swear you’ve been down the same aisles 10 times. It's not that there aren't nice quality items in some of these stores—but everything kind of looks the same. That's particularly troubling if you're looking for items to decorate your Poconos home. You want your home to reflect your unique personality. Don't settle for department store stuff—shop locally for your Poconos home!

Before we get into specifics, the key thing to remember is to create a space that reflects the way you use it—rather than mimicking some designer’s dream of what you should have. Build your space around the things that you enjoy doing and the things that make you comfortable.

You've probably heard the old adage that, "Clothes make the man." What a person wears tends to make a statement about that person and accentuates his or her personality and style. To some degree, your furniture does the same thing with your home. We’ve talked before about what gives a home a “Poconos style.” And while the architecture certainly plays a significant role, the furniture you choose for inside your home plays a big part in setting the style as well. Let's look at some furniture ideas for your new Poconos home.

Many of us grew up reciting the old rhyme: “April showers bring May flowers.” It was a gentle reminder that the leaden skies of early spring actually bring hidden benefits and make places such as the Poconos a beautiful place to explore and live. For instance, all that water makes the Poconos region a great place to enjoy water sports. But those rains can also bring other less desirable results for unsuspecting homeowners. Here are some tips for preparing your Poconos home for spring rain.

If you’ve ever dreamed of having a vacation home where you can take a mini-vacation anytime you want, that dream may be closer to reality than you realize. Let’s take a look at why you should buy a vacation home in the Poconos!

In the 40 or so years that we've been building homes in the Poconos, there has always been one question that homebuyers ask: “What is this home going to cost me?” While we’ve talked before about the factors that impact the cost of building a home, it’s easy for homeowners to overlook a big factor in the cost of a home - their credit score. That’s why it’s smart to do a credit check before making a move.

You've no doubt heard or read the quote" Behind every successful man is a great woman." When it comes to building a new home in the Poconos, it could be argued that behind every successful new home build is a realistic budget.  Ah, but how does one come up with a realistic budget. Let’s take a look at some of the keys that go into how to budget for a new home.

There’s something special about moving into a brand new home that nobody has ever lived in before. Everything looks great, works great, and feels great. So how can you keep everything looking like new? Here are a few tips on how to care for a new home you just moved into.

Everybody needs to get away once in a while. Sometimes families want to get away from the constant crush of demands on their time (school, work, sports, activities) and just have some time together. Sometimes it’s the grownups who want to get away to enjoy some quiet time together and perhaps rekindle a spark in their relationship. But where can you get away to in the spring when the weather can be so unpredictable?  Here’s a look at some spring getaways in the Poconos that may be just what you’re looking for.