• Why Energy-Efficient Windows Are Great for Summer in Upstate, NY
    Plumbing

    Why Energy-Efficient Windows Are Great for Summer in Upstate, NY

    August 25, 2023 - By 

    Energy-efficient windows are a great addition to any home in Upstate New York. They offer year-round protection from the elements and help reduce your heating bill in the winter. But what about the summer? Energy-efficient windows offer the following advantages: Energy Savings UV Ray Protection Noise Reduction Enjoy Lower Energy Bills with Energy-Efficient Windows When your Upstate, NY home needs a window replacement, upgrade to energy-efficient windows. You’ll enjoy a more insulated home that requires less energy to cool. Energy-efficient windows reduce strain on HVAC systems so they don’t have to work as hard on battling solar heat gain. Ultimately,…

  • Remodelista Reconnaissance: Shaker (Ish) Peg Rails in an Upstate Kitchen
    Home Décor

    Remodelista Reconnaissance: Shaker (Ish) Peg Rails in an Upstate Kitchen

    August 16, 2023 - By 

    Shaker peg rails have been saving our summer sanity (and year-round sanity, for that matter) since we first wrote about them a decade ago. (You can read that original article right here.) Once we realized what they could do for keeping a room in order, there was no going back. The original Shaker designs are timeless, though we love when modern makers offer their take on the design. For example, spotted recently: The Sighting Above: Spied in Emma Tuccillo’s 1700s Cookspace in Hastings on Hudson, Inspired by a Painting: A petite peg rail in one corner of the kitchen. The…