All jokes about in-laws and outlaws aside, there really is something called an in-law apartment (or sometimes a mother-in-law apartment) and it just might be something you should consider for your new home in the Poconos.An in-law apartment is essentially a self-contained living space within a home that’s occupied by a family.

If you’ve been living in the Poconos area for a while, you already what a great area it is. There’s always something to do around here (and just in case you’re looking for some new ideas, you may want to click here to download our free Guide to Area Activities!). Chances are, you’re not wanting to move somewhere else—particularly if you like the home you’re in.

Sometimes it seems as if the names for the rooms in our homes are a little out of touch. We don’t really live in our living rooms. Nobody powders anything in a powder room. And for most of us, the bedroom is much more than a place to put a bed.

Sometimes you hear someone talk about a house having character. But what does that really mean? And how can you add character to your home?

When the holiday season rolls around we all want our homes to look festive, warm, and inviting. And whether you live full-time in the Poconos or use your home there as a holiday retreat, you want your mountain home to have that same welcoming allure.

Every region has its own unique characteristics, attitudes, and quirks. The Poconos Mountain region, of course, is no exception. That being saidn here are a few things about the Poconos that may surprise you.

If you’ve been entertaining the idea of building a home in the Poconos—whether it’s a vacation get-away, a family home away from suburbia, or a retirement home you’ll enjoy for years to come—there are a few essentials you’ll want to keep in mind. We like to think of them as “The Four Ps” of Custom Homebuilding (and we like that P connection because it makes it easier for us to remember!). 

Over the last several years, the whole Great Room Concept has become increasingly popular. Homeowners and their guests like the casual feel of an open design that lets them move freely from one room to another. And many people love how an open floor plan allows more natural light into a room. For some, however, this style takes a bit of adjustment. Here are some tips for making the Great Room in your Poconos home even greater. 

When you think about designing the kitchen in your new Poconos home, what are the first things that come to mind? For many homeowners their thoughts immediately turn to cabinets, countertops, sinks, faucets, flooring, and appliances. It’s not surprising. After all, those are the features you see when you walk into a kitchen. And make no mistake, all of those things are important. 

If you’ve been doing some research on building a new home you may have come across the school of thought that warns you against buying more home than your budget can handle. To be honest, we think that’s pretty good advice. If you buy more than you really need, and overextend yourself—chances are that you won’t really enjoy the time you spend in your new home. And you might not even be able to stay in it very long.