Living in New Jersey means that you have the luxury of experiencing the seasons. The beauty of summer is followed by the brisk winds and rains of autumn. New Jersey then gets to experience the cold snow and rain associated with winter, including those lovely ice storms we have come…

It may be difficult to think about the deck of your dreams in the middle of winter, when the snow is still falling, and the days are still too short to enjoy being outdoors. However, now is really the best time to begin thinking about building the deck you always…

It is the time of year to begin thinking about your annual taxes. Two items that can often help you save money on your taxes are deducting a home office and deducting home improvements. One way to accomplish both of these things to build an addition to your home that…

Welcome to 2019! As we start the new year, we are inundated with New Year’s resolutions. We want to be healthier. We want our business to be more successful. We want to be kinder or more generous. These are all wonderful resolutions. However, if your home were able to make…

Whether you call it a living room, family room, or den, your living space is your home’s entertaining center. During the holiday season, you and your guests are likely to spend many hours in this space: laughing; telling stories; making memories; and spreading cheer. This is also the time you,…

If you are like many people, you are cooking and/or baking during the holiday season. You are likely making larger quantities of food than you would throughout the rest of the year. This means you are spending hours in your kitchen, noticing all of the qualities of your kitchen that…

It is no secret that New Jersey winters can be anything but fun for the average homeowner. The further into the season we get, the colder it becomes and the worse the storms can be. Last year saw more storm damage that most homeowners had experienced in the past five…

One of the most sought-after amenities of any New Jersey home is the finished basement. Many perspective homeowners, especially those with children, look for the finished basement as an opportunity to create an entertainment oasis within their home. However, when in the market to purchase a home, the homes with…

There comes a time in many families where Mom and/or Dad want to move in with you and your family. Maybe the cost of living is becoming more than their retirement can handle. Maybe they are not in the best of health but do not need round-the-clock care. Maybe, they…

We have all entered our homes on a chilly, windy autumn evening and looked forward to a blast of warmth. It is part of the American dream to keep our homes much more comfortable inside than the air outside. Yet, all too often, we walk near the windows or sit…