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Johnstown, Gloversville boast grand, historic homes at reasonable pricesFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
Nestled off a wide street that once cut a path through the town of Johnstown for horse-drawn carriages is a Victorian mansion, stately in sheer dimension and ornate facade and remarkable for its successful transition from 19th to 21st century. The home and its carriage house would sell for more than $1 million in many places. But the stately homes in the historic cities of Johnstown and Gloversville go for a lot less.
Autumn's colors make beautiful garden additionsFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
Whether you're a gardener, garden gazer or leaf-peeper, the season has something to offer every beholding eye. Here in the Northeast, where the growing season is roughly May through October, getting the most out of it can be both a challenge and a reward for gardeners.
Innovative options can cut home heating costsFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
With cold weather fast approaching and household budgets tight, many homeowners are looking for innovative ways to lower their heating costs.
Keeping squirrels away from feeders never easyFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
Dang those squirrels when they get into bird feeders.
Security systems can protect against break-insFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
More and more American homes are being burglarized, the Associated Press reports -- all in pursuit of gold, whose price peaked last month at $1,891 an ounce.
Wall-to-wall carpeting making bold comebackFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
After years of being ripped out and kicked to the curb, carpet is making a comeback. And not just the neutral-toned carpets of recent years, but ones that are boldly colored or patterned.
Decks getting fancier, easier to maintainFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
The deck has gone high tech.
'Mother-in-law' suites in demand, builders sayFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
Betsy McCann and her husband, Jim Forbes, often worried that his mother was growing isolated in her Los Angeles-area home. At 90, Lois Brokus had stopped driving and was sometimes afraid to be alone in her house.
Fall an ideal time for reinvigorating touchesFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
Spring may be the season of cleaning out clutter and brightening up the home, but fall can be equally inspiring.
Prepare for the cold while it's still warmFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
Late summer is a perfect time to start preparing for winter.
Trees can be prepped for harsh winter weatherFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
It's a rite of fall -- green leaves turn red and gold and then fall as trees prepare themselves for winter. It's an excellent time to give your trees a good once over.
Kitchen sinks get eye-catching updatesFriday, Sept. 30, 2011
If you haven't looked at kitchen sinks in a few years, you might be surprised. Kim Kubicki of Overland Park, Kan., certainly was when she recently remodeled her kitchen .
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