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Posts by Michelle Myers:
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Real Estate: Does your home meet the feng shui standard?
Have you ever walked into a home and felt stifled and uncomfortable, as if the air was a little stagnant? According to Diane Valentine of Greenport, the likely reason is ...
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Real Estate: Dandelions are more than just a nuisance
That scourge of temperate-zone gardeners — the humble dandelion — is out in force all over the North Shore, carpeting every available spot in glorious yellow. And you...
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19th Century barn transformed into country estate
When Richard Cifarelli acquired a handsome barn back in 1996, he knew it was going to be quite a project to turn it into a home. “It wasn’t usable at all,”...
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Camp Upton buildings reincarnated on the North Fork
Ninety years ago this year, The New York Times ran a small squib that advertised an auction sale of massive proportions. It estimated the lumber on offer alone totaled 51 million...
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Real Estate: How the North Fork steers clear of foreclosure problems
The North Fork has been relatively immune to the profound turmoil in residential real estate over the last few years, particularly the loss of homes through foreclosure, and local experts...
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The true cost of buying a home
With house prices still on the low side, some East End residents may be wondering whether it’s time to take the plunge into home ownership. Maybe, maybe not. It’s still all...
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Real Estate: A new spin on reverse mortgages
Some seniors whose retirement savings took a hit over the last couple of years may have considered a reverse mortgage to help with expenses. This financial product allows homeowners age...
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Fall is perfect for landscaping
Landscaping and gardening tend to be associated with springtime, but local gardeners say fall is a great time to do a lot more than just rake the leaves. “There’s some essential cutting back to do right now,” said Manuel Canel, owner of Jamesport-based Canel Landscaping. “Cut your perennials down — but...
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Hazards that could be in your home
Safe as houses? Maybe not. In fact, your house can be quite a dangerous place. If you've ever purchased a home, you likely had a thorough inspection to reassure you not...
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This old, old house
BARBARAELLEN KOCH PHOTOThe historic Miller homestead in Wading River, built in 1799, once housed a post office and store. Owners John and Katherine Gosman began restoring the 20-room home during...
