Who knew that having a green thumb could help with air quality in your own home? As the winter months set in, we are sealed up inside of our ever-more energy efficient homes. The "tighter" the home, the less fresh air that will naturally circulate within that home. I know that in our household, it seems my family members and I take turns
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This time of year, many of us find ourselves homebound on our days off (some of us choose to be homebound on our days off :)). Winter is a great time to attack our indoor homeowner to do list - since we certainly can't do any landscaping in the cold, wet, windy winter months of the Pioneer Valley. This recent article by Jolie Kerr makes great suggestions for indoor cleaning/organizing projects, best done when you don't feel like being [...]
Though the Shaw's Motel had become an eyesore along the Bridge Street leading into downtown Northampton, MA - some Northampton locals in the proceeding article wax nostalgic about the hotel and the era it represented to [...]
Well, it looks as if winter has finally arrived to the Pioneer Valley, and she means business! It looks as if we can expect possible power outages because of the high winds. Make sure to have your flashlights powered up, and back up power and heat sources ready to go, should we lose power. It's also extremely important to dress [...]
Well, it looks as if winter has finally arrived to the Pioneer Valley, and she means business! It looks as if we can expect possible power outages because of the high winds. Make sure to have your flashlights powered up, and back up power and heat sources ready to go, should we lose power. It's also extremely important to dress appropriately [...]
Tonight, December 9th, from 6:30 until late in the Ballroom at Eastworks in Easthampton - STRUT, "a flamboyant fashion spectacle" and a reboot of Easthampton's annual "Light Up the Arts" Holiday Party, and includes a fashion show, live performances, art installations, a dance party and silent auction. It sounds like it will be a [...]
Well, it's that time of year again. If you haven't broken the bank on Black Friday through Cyber Monday (or #GivingTuesday), here is a list of some local sales where Northampton area vendors sell their beautiful wares!
Fantastic investor opportunity in downtown Northampton, with parking, just behind Mosaic Cafe! This two story building is currently used as an attorney's office with 23 employees. The building could be used in a similar capacity by the new owner, or an investor could break up the offices into 7 smaller offices for rent to individual [...]
A Greenfield Fire Department engine at a fire. File photo/Shelby Ashline
It’s getting colder, and that means we’re looking for ways to keep warm.
So, it’s a good time to think about protecting the home from fires, which increase in Massachusetts during the winter
Any time of the year is a great time to think about how to save energy, but the crisp night air of autumn is an especially good reminder to get the house ready for winter.
But before going to the hardware store to buy all the products needed to fill in all those drafty areas around windows and doors, you might want to consider bringing an [...]