8 Popular Front Door Colors and Their Meanings Deciding on your front door color should never be a random choice but a personal one. Considering your home is a reflection of your personality, doors welcome your visitors with an extension of yourself. Which color represents you best? All States Home Improvement decodes the most popular choices in door installation: 1. White By universal standards, white is associated with cleanliness. A white entry could mean a simple but organized interior design. If you like things neat, this neutral could send the right message about you. 2. Red Screaming f ..read more

You’ve chosen to become a licensed real estate agent (congratulations!) but what now? Starting any new business can be overwhelming, but add to that the challenges that face many new realtors, and launching a successful business can feel downright impossible. Below we’ll share 5 tips (and 4 bonus tips) that can help you set your business up for success.  1: Get to know your local market. Make an effort to become an expert on the local real estate market. This includes learning about current and historical property values, as well as understanding the local economy and any relevant regula ..read more

It’s rare that a buyer purchases a home without intentions to change anything. Making improvements to your house is a part of making it feel like your home, but too often, we see people put off some of the tasks of updating a home until it’s time to sell. How unfortunate to miss out on the enjoyment of a glamour bath or a cook’s kitchen after having gone through the expensive - and very messy - construction phase. Before making any last-minute attempt to increase market value, we’d like to share an alternate perspective: Love it now, list it later! What we mean by “love it now” is that you sh ..read more

Kitchen appliances, garage liquids, electrical equipment, kids playing . . . there is no shortage of possible ignition sources in your home.  But do you have fire extinguishers in your kitchen, garage, and workshop? And as important, are they the correct type for your home?   Below we will discuss: the different types of fire extinguishers, choosing the right one for your home, and how to use a fire extinguisher.      The Different Types of Fire Extinguishers   Fire extinguishers are divided into five categories, based on different types of fires that they a ..read more

Whether you’re in need of a special dessert to help ring in the New Year or you have a craving for something sweet any time of year, you can find what you’re looking for right here in Cuyahoga Falls. Check out one of these locally-owned bakeries – you won’t regret it! 1.     Oh So Sweet – Located a little outside of Downtown Cuyahoga Falls on Chestnut Boulevard, this little bake shop has a wide selection of treats all scratch-made. If you have trouble making a selection you’re not alone – we bought some for now and some for later! 2.     Pallotta’s Pas ..read more

As realtors, wintertime home showings can be a special challenge, even for experienced agents. Cold temperatures and shorter hours of daylight significantly alter the customary real estate experience, requiring innovative approaches to ensure that prospective buyers connect with your listing in the same meaningful way as during other seasons. Don't let winter season conditions stand between you and success-- use these three strategies to make sure your winter home showing is profitable and enjoyable for everyone involved. Schedule showings for weekdays instead of weekends to avoid crowds. Sc ..read more

Looking for the best places to buy unique and interesting gifts for your friends and family this holiday season? Look no further than your local businesses! Cuyahoga Falls has plenty of great shopping options for everyone on your list. Here’s seven of our favorites!   1.     All Put Together – This adorable Mother/Daughter store sells entirely handmade items. The business began with hand stitched curtains in 1996 and grew into the little store on Front Street that sells a variety of goods either made by crochet or from reclaimed fabrics. They’re open from Wednesday thr ..read more

Over the past two years, it seems like everyone has been talking about the state of the housing market. Economic crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and a global recession on the horizon make the foreseeable future look uncertain. Will the housing bubble pop? To answer this question, we will need to review some key considerations. This article will explain the current housing market conditions and what they mean for prospective homebuyers. The State of the Housing Market As of early 2022, notable housing market predictions suggested that the United States will continue to b ..read more

A house is a piece of history, both as a physical element of the city it exists in and as a container for the interesting lives lived within. Northeast Ohio has no shortage of fascinating history contained within the walls of its many unique houses. Check out this list of five historic NEO homes you can visit to step into the past. A Christmas Story House – Widely regarded as one of the best Christmas movies of all  times, A Christmas Story was partially filmed in Cleveland in 1983. The house and museum, located in the historic Tremont neighborhood, has been open to the public for tours ..read more

Ingredients 2 turkey wings (1-1/2 to 2 pounds) 2 medium onions, quartered 2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces 4 fresh thyme sprigs 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon pepper Instructions Place turkey wings and onions in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1-1/4 hours, turning once. Transfer wings and onions to a Dutch oven. While 13x9-in. pan is still warm, carefully add 2 cups broth ..read more