Maryann Giacobbe Houlihan Lawrence

“The general rule of thumb is to paint it a neutral color, usually some type of white or ivory,” said Lisa Garey, a senior vice president at Bellmarc Realty in Manhattan. “That’s the safest thing to do.” The idea, she said, is that a vanilla color scheme will allow buyers to envision themselves i...

  5 steps to hiring the best contractor   Hiring a contractor is a big decision for a lot of homeowners. It's a big commitment of time and money, but it's also an emotional decision based on building relationships. With so much on the line, it's easy to get overwhelmed. So follow some simple step...

  . A cozy fire in the winter is something we all enjoy, but only when it's confined to the fireplace. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that winter residential building fires result in approximately 945 deaths and 3,845 injuries each year, along with an estimated $1.7 billion in property dama...