Posts with tag 'Home upgrades'

Are you a Long Island homeowner dreaming of curling up by the fireplace on a chilly winter evening? Our real estate agents have seen countless homeowners turn their fireplace dreams into a reality, even in homes without chimneys. If you're ready to add a touch of warmth and coziness to your Long Island home, here are some tips to help you get started.

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The last Saturday in April is a special day: National Pool Opening Day. If you already have a pool, you may be looking forward to opening it in preparation for the upcoming summer. And if you don't have a pool, you might wonder whether it's worth installing one. Our real estate agents have worked with many clients with pools over the years, so they have a pretty good understanding of what it takes to install and maintain a private pool. We recommend weighing the following pros and cons as you make this decision.

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Once our REALTORS® have helped you find the right home for your needs, you may have a few projects in mind to make the house feel more like your own. Some simple tasks can be done yourself with a few tools and a free weekend. Others you might not be as comfortable with unless you're more experienced. And a few will require a professional's expertise.

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If you started working from home during the pandemic, you probably had a lot of "making do" with your home setup, especially if it wasn't already set up for you to work from home. If you're still working from home today, you may or may not have ever gotten around to upgrading your home office setup. It's hard to remember that we're no longer "making do" and it's time to upgrade to something that just works. Here are five easy home office upgrades our REALTORS® recommend, and some of them may even help you sell your home.

1. Upgrade your outlets.
   When your home is also your office, don't forget you have full control over the tech and accessibility you have there. One convenient and easy upgrade to consider is replacing all of your outlet covers so that you have the ability to plug USB devices into the wall to charge. It's an especially nice, modernizing touch we're seeing in some Suffolk County homes for sale.

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When looking for a new home, it's always a major selling point if there's space for your hobbies. Whether it's painting, crafting, music, fixing old cars, or something else, it's important to have an area of the house specifically outfitted for the activities that relax and engage you. Our REALTORS® can help you find a house with the perfect space for your hobby. Outfitting it for your specific needs is up to you. Here are a few tips.

• Choosing the Right Room. Which room in the house best fits your hobby? How much room do you need for what you do? Will it require a large room, or could you designate a small nook as your hobby space? Do you need a well-ventilated area? Do you want a window, or will that be a distraction? Your space is the garage for car-related hobbies, but how much of the garage? Do you plan to use the entire area, or will there be room to park there when you're not working? These questions must be considered when staking out a space for your hobby.

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