Location is the top feature when Pennsylvania home buyers choose a house, according to a recent Welcome Home survey conducted for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®.“Thirty-seven percent of buyers said location was the primary reason they picked their house,’’ said Laurie Hensel, ...
With the Superbowl just days away, many homeowners are planning parties — even buying new televisions — as they prepare for one of the most-watched sporting events of the year.The Consumer Product Safety Commission is using this time to remind consumers to practice safety when it comes to ...
Most homeowners don’t bother testing their homes for radon, an invisible, odorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer.“Usually they don’t test when they live in a house. It’s when they go to sell. The potential buyer will have the ...
It’s that time of year again when illness seems to invade homes, prompting everyone to clean bedclothes and other surfaces to avoid spreading germs.Don’t forget the pillows.“At least once a month, toss your pillows in the dryer. It’ll take care of some germs and freshens the ...
Now that it’s January, homeowners across the region are finding time for winter chores and putting those New Year’s resolutions in place.“For 2020, I’m going with a checklist each month of declutter, discard and delete,’’ said Donna Nebraski, of Uniontown.Nebraski explained: ...
<strong>T</strong>he ornaments that decorate Christmas trees are special, often representing life moments or gifts from friends and family.So when it’s time to de-decorate and put these ornaments in storage, homeowners should take care.“I want to protect my ...
