After a hard day’s work, the thought of plopping into a tub of water and relaxing sounds inviting. To take the fantasy a bit farther, a weekend or week-long trip to a spa would be the icing on the vacation cake. How about your own personal place for…
As the Berks County / Reading area population ages, many seniors are choosing to remain in their home in their retirement years. There are many who prefer to live with their children in a comfortable family environment. This raises the question: “Is our house a suitable aging-in-place environment?”…
Insulation — the silent saver. The Reading / Berks County area is subject to an unrelenting annual cycle of heat and cold. In the summer, we wish it were cooler, and in the winter, we wish it were warmer. When the heat or air conditioner are on, we…
When residents of Berks County and the Reading area need home repairs and improvements, they want someone who is experienced, reputable, and professional. If something goes wrong, the homeowner should not have to deal with unnecessary hassles. A contractor’s bond and insurance are important forms of protection for…
Herbert Hoover may have been a little optimistic when he promised, “A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage,” but the general idea made sense — if you liked chicken and had room in your garage for a car. Clutter abhors a vacuum and seems…
Pleasant weather has come to the Reading / Berks County area, bringing with it the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. The exterior of your home has spent the entire winter outdoors, so now is a good time to inspect the house to see how it weathered the…
According to the EPA, the Berks County area and surrounding counties are listed as Radon Zone 3, which means homes at this highest level are prone to radon levels that require mitigation. Indoor radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it…
There comes a time when children leave the nest and no longer live with their parents. However, there may come a time when, for reasons of health, economics, companionship, or other circumstances, parents must move in with their grown, and perhaps married, children. According to the Reading Eagle,…
As restrictions related to COVID-19 continue to blanket the Reading area, schools close and open and close, and businesses follow suit, creating logistical nightmares for most families. The words “home office” used to sound like a contradiction, and homeschooling is becoming an unintended reality for families with children.…
As fall descends like autumn leaves, the Lehigh Valley prepares for winter. Retail spaces are already stocked with Christmas decorations, suet is flying off the shelves like juncos, snow shovels are on sale, and quilts are being washed and fluffed. Winter in the Valley means cold and often…