(BPT) — In the Reading / Berks County area, sustainable home upgrades are becoming more and more popular as people look to renovate their homes and protect the planet. These eco-friendly improvements can make your home more comfortable and help you save money over time. And while you…
(BPT) – Many changes come with age, but one thing most people agree they don’t want to change is where they live. Aging in place is important to many people, and fortunately, some updates to frequently-used rooms such as the bathroom can make a big difference in helping…
Holiday times in the Reading-Berks County area focus on gatherings with family and friends. Family and friends usually focus on food, and food calls attention to kitchens. It may be that all this attention has caused you to consider upgrading or renovating your kitchen area. A project of…
Holidays in the Reading-Berks County area involve festivities that include feasting, friends, and families. Waistlines aren’t the only things that expand during the holidays — family groups often grow larger during the year, meaning more space is needed to entertain the troops. You might realize you need easier…
Shoppers in the Reading / Berks County area are noticing empty shelves in their local supermarkets, shopping chains, and other retail outlets. Diners find rising prices on menus, and car shoppers don’t find much to choose from. Added to the panic-buying sprees is the fear that holiday shopping…
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?”…
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…
The Reading / Berks County area has been pelted by snow this winter. With snow comes snow shovels and snow blowers. We need to clear our driveways, walkways, and sidewalks, but there is one critical area we may not think about: our foundation. With the possible exception of…
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…