By Carrie B. February 09, 2013
Preparing your home and family for weather emergencies like this is essential to keeping your home and family safe and sound.
By Carrie B. February 01, 2013
There are fewer things more important than the safety and well-being of you and your family. It is a good idea to invest in a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector, even more so ...
By Robert Ottone January 28, 2013
Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Tonko make a case for weatherization funding in New York.
By Robert Ottone January 25, 2013
The East Hampton Town Board recently voted on an amendment that would allow for more affordable living on the east end.
By Carrie B. January 24, 2013
To raise or not to raise... that is the question most Long Islanders are asking after Superstorm Sandy devastated thousands of homes on our shores.
By Robert Ottone January 24, 2013
A series of home invasions have taken place all over Suffolk County, leaving police questioning the connection.
By Carrie B. January 18, 2013
Lead paint? Yep. It can be dangerous. Here is what you need to know about it before you renovate or paint in a home built before 1978.
By Amy Gernon January 17, 2013
The federally-funded Neighborhood Stabilization Plan is expected to reclaim neighborhoods by transforming foreclosed homes and maintaining property values.
By Carrie B. January 10, 2013
Whether you need to update your home to accommodate your own needs or you live with an older family member who you would like to create a stress free environment for, there are millions of ...
By Carrie B. January 04, 2013
Some of the best, most appealing home designs include window seats or cozy little reading nooks.
By Carrie B. December 28, 2012
As a homeowner there is always an endless list of home improvements needing to be done, whether it is repairing the crack in the ceiling, those roof shingles or fixing the fence that lost a ...
By Carrie B. December 21, 2012
Replacing old appliances with new can be quite tricky, especially if you are not planning on a renovation, so doing your homework and measuring carefully when purchasing new appliances for any reason is critical.
By Carrie B. December 14, 2012
Beautiful decor doesn't have to cost a lot; here are a few ways to bring some holiday sparkle to your home.
By Amy Gernon December 13, 2012
Follow these fire and safety tips for your Christmas tree and make sure that your holiday season is warm and merry, and completely hazard free!
By Carrie B. December 12, 2012
Mold...how do you detect it? What are the health ramifications from exposure to mold? What can be done to protect your home and your family?
By Carrie B. December 06, 2012
What's hot and what's not in kitchen and bath design. Kitchen and bath trends for 2012...
By Carrie B. November 30, 2012
I’ve learned some of these the hard way, of course, bitten off more than I could handle a few times over the years, so I figure I should pass along my hard earned knowledge.
By Carrie B. November 25, 2012
There is a very good reason why this particular area has weathered the storm so well; it was specifically built and engineered to withstand this very type of storm.
By Carrie B. November 23, 2012
Before you get started, contact your insurance company and make sure they have documented all the damages and have the information they need to complete your claim.
By Carrie B. November 15, 2012
Décor is always best when it is timeless. Here are a few of the hippest, interior decor ideas that will work in any style home, from clean and modern to classic traditional. Check it out…