PlantFest at Teatown Set for Mother’s Day Weekend

For gardeners, families, and friends, Teatown PlantFest has become an annual “Rite of Spring.” Held on the Teatown grounds Friday May 10 (3-7pm) and Saturday May 11 (9-2pm), this 2-day […] Read more »

Christian Festivals and Celebrations

Christianity, with its rich tapestry of traditions and beliefs, has given rise to a plethora of festivals and celebrations that are celebrated with zeal and fervor across the globe. These […] Read more »

Ossining has Westchester’s First LEED Platinum Passive House

An Ossining home is the first LEED Platinum passive house in Westchester County.   The house, located near the Teatown nature preserve, is both net zero (producing more energy than it […] Read more »

The Housing Authority: Spruce Up Your Home with a Roof Shampoo

Expert Tips from the Experts at Franzoso Contracting  When realtors talk about “Curb Appeal,” they are talking about what kind of impression the exterior of your home makes at eye-level. […] Read more »

Ensuring Successful Bathroom Renovations: How to Avoid a Possible Contractor Nightmare

Has this happened to you? You decide to finally renovate that outdated bathroom, hiring what seems like a reliable contractor. Months later, you’re living in a construction zone with a […] Read more »

Designing Timber Frame Cabins: Must-Have Features

Living in a timber frame home provides a one-of-a-kind experience. The design of timber frame cottages combines rustic charm with modern luxury like nowhere else – where else would you […] Read more »

American Red Cross Volunteers Install 178 Free Smoke Alarms in Peekskill 

The American Red Cross Metro NY North Chapter installed 178 free smoke alarms, including one bed shaker alarm, in 57 homes and educated 133 people about home fire safety during […] Read more »

Westchester Florist, Cape Lily, Launches New Floral Wallpaper Collection

Cape Lily is launching their seasonal wallpaper collection at a party in their Makers Central studio in Tarrytown from 6-9 pm on March 21, to coincide with the first day […] Read more »

Expert Advice from the Experts at Franzoso – Melting Away Ice Dams

What Is an Ice Dam? Winters in Westchester can be brutal. When cold conditions are combined with snow accumulation, and there is heat loss due to inadequate overhang ventilation and […] Read more »

Carving out a Niche as a Wood Artisan

A background in construction, civic engagement, agriculture, and creating a therapeutic program for children may seem like an unlikely combination, but it describes the route AnnMarie Sasso took to create […] Read more »