Time after time, neutral color palettes remain classic, timeless, and a homeowner’s go-to for home design, architecture, and decor. While it doesn’t seem to be slowing down, I think it’s time to add some color to our everyday lives- why not start with your home? Let’s get creative and check out how to add a pop of color to your home.
Cooler temperatures, the color-changing leaves, and the smell of pumpkin spice, reminds me that fall is knocking at the door. Which means, as the seasons change, so do our day-to-day activities and our home needs. It’s the right time to do seasonal maintenance so your home can keep up with you and run smoothly. Following these maintenance tips below, with a little attention now, can help save you costly repairs and aggravation later.
In the blink of an eye, back-to-school commercials have taken over television which can only mean we have to face the inevitable, summer is coming to an end. While I am certainly no fan of the cold weather, I believe fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. So just like the seasons changing, it’s time to shift gears and start to say “sayonara!” to summer. That means now is when to consider cleaning up and preparing to start seasonal protection and maintenance around your home. Check out some of the following ideas to get you started.
I remember buying my first home. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. From excitement to anxiety and then relief. Now it was finally time to move in. I got some great advice that in hindsight, really helped start me off on the right foot. It boils down to patience and planning. Before you jump in, if you can take a step back and focus on setting yourself up for success as a new homeowner first, you’ll thank yourself later.
Temperatures are rising, the days are getting longer, and you’re officially packed and ready to enjoy some well-deserved R&R. As a homeowner, going away for any length of time can be stressful. Your mind instantly creates the worst-case scenarios.
I am, admittedly, a magazine addict. There are certain glossy magazines I just have to read. As a teen, I hungrily tore through friends’ copies of Seventeen and Glamour, but when I was in college and first laid eyes on Architectural Digest as a guest in a friend’s classy home, I immediately was hooked. My first subscription was to Vogue, swiftly followed by House Beautiful. Eventually I developed an affinity for the arty lifestyle and culture pieces but my principal interest in both publications was focused on fashion and home fashion.
June 7, 2022
HomeSquare, LLC has acquired Amici Power Solution LLC. Amici Power serves the backup power generator needs of residential and small business clients in Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY. “The acquisition of Amici will continue to grow the in-house capabilities of HomeSquare, and complement our in-house electrical services to ensure our clients’ electrical power needs are met at all times,” said George Liu, founder of HomeSquare.
Amici owner Louis G. Gabriele, III and senior manager Kris O’Brien will join HomeSquare and continue to operate the generator business. Lou commented, “We are excited to join HomeSquare. We share the same high standards of dedication and commitment to serving our clients and building long term relationships.”
About HomeSquare
HomeSquare (www.HomeSquarePro.com) has offices in Norwalk, CT and Scarsdale & Pleasantville, NY, serving thousands of clients throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties. HomeSquare’s mission is to bring the benefits of scale, professionalism and technology to the home services industry as a full service home services provider.
A representative from one of the myriad vacation home rental properties keeps leaving attractive brochures by my front gate. They want to know if we’re interested in turning our home into a vacation rental, even occasionally. I have to admit the lure of additional income is tempting. Many moons ago I had a friend who worked as a location scout for films and high-end catalogs. Telling me how many thousands of dollars a day were paid to people to rent out their houses, she whet my appetite for finding ways to make money off my home without having to work too hard for it. The truth of the matter? If I were ever to put my house on the vacation rental market, I’d have to do a lot to make it work, especially my outdoor space.
Not too long ago I was in a stunning Colonial home in northern Westchester. I was there to interview the homeowner for a local magazine. Practically the moment I walked through the front door, I confessed what a huge fan I was of her home’s architectural era. She graciously offered a tour around the house. Additions had been made to the original structure over time, including a new wing recently built by the current homeowner. I anticipated the killer kitchen and the luxury baths, but it was the new clothes closet that really took my breath away. It was the size of a bedroom and opulently filled with fine wood cabinetry, Berber carpet, and a stunning chandelier.
Don Freitag joined HomeSquare in 2019 when his family’s company, Homeline, merged with the company. Their shared vision? To transform and elevate the home improvement industry. To accomplish this, they have become a highly-rated, one-call source for discerning homeowners (and businesses). Services range from whole house renovations to routine maintenance and handyman repairs. We recently spoke with Don to hear his professional advice and gain insights on some of his current work and past jobs.
