Category: Home & Garden

You may find that after groceries and taxes, some of your biggest outgoings each month are spent on your house. Some houses can cost so much to upkeep that they are even given the negative moniker of being a “money pit.” To ... MORE

Government-sponsored first-time home buyer programs can help make buying a home in the Finger Lakes much more affordable. In the third quarter of 2020, the average Finger Lakes home price was $555,402. This means that a 20% down payment on the average ... MORE

A ribbon cutting event was hosted on Thursday by Arbor Housing and Development to show the new community garden at Lamphear Court in the City of Corning. The project took about 5 months to develop. There are 22 plant beds in the ... MORE

The Seneca County Health Department has released the following press release regarding the Septic Replacement Fund Program to replace old or substandard septic systems: New York State’s Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), has opened Round 2 of the State Septic System Replacement Fund ... MORE

The Tompkins Trust Company has announced in a press release their first time homebuyers seminar will be held on June 15. Tompkins Trust Company is committed to supporting the communities in which it operates, especially as individuals navigate critical life decisions such ... MORE

The Coronavirus has quickly spread across the globe and is now in many countries. It has caused a large number of people to be sick, as well as killed many others. If you have been wondering what it means for your home-buying ... MORE

Decorative ornaments made from wrought iron have been a staple for different home styles for many years. This is because wrought iron applies not only to a single piece of decoration but to many. From the gates to stair railings, and even ... MORE

The most important energy-efficient action to take is using less energy for the same tasks, resulting in waste reduction and cost savings. It’s more than just using less energy, and it’s crucial to identify where your energy goes, especially those who are ... MORE

A multi surface cleaner can do wonders as it can be used to clean several different surfaces of the house with just one product. These products are designed to be used on different surfaces. Many multi-surface cleaners do not have standard constituents ... MORE

When we think of moving to a new city in search of a better quality of life, the first thing that comes to our mind is the hardships that we might face during the process. Everyone around the world has the right ... MORE

Your home is your safety shield, so it must provide ultimate protection to you and your family members. Some structural issues like a termite infestation, timber rot and big cracks on the walls, etc., are warning signs. They don’t let you enjoy ... MORE

If you’re part of a homeowners association (HOA), then you probably won’t be surprised to learn that things are looking on the up for this way of living – as predicted by the Foundation for Community Research. The foundation has found that the number ... MORE

There will be a Town-wide pickup for leaves and brush in Seneca Falls for one day only on Monday, May 24, 2021. Leaves and Brush must be at roadside by the end of the day on Sunday, May 23rd. There will only ... MORE

A mattress is one of the most important aspects of our daily lives that we do not ponder upon that much. We use our mattresses everyday when we sleep or even when we hang out in our bedrooms to read, scan through ... MORE

How much do replacement windows cost? People who want to replace windows consider this question the most interesting one. Well, there are many factors that affect the final price. So, let’s try to clarify them. Top factors that affect the price The ... MORE