With the increasing flexibility of the modern workplace, there are many more businesses offering their employees the opportunity to work from home. While this shift in the job market has created a bevy of new options for freelance workers, it can also be a good reason to turn a spare room into a spanking new office. If you're working from home, here are some tips for a stylish transition.

Prime It With Paint

Outside of lighting, the color and upkeep of the walls is going to have a huge impact on the way your spare office will look. Before even considering placing furniture or putting up pictures, decide on the perfect shade of paint that will keep you inspired and will go with the rest of your house. This will easily brighten the room, and prep it…

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430 N Railroad AvenueLarge, one family semi-attached home for sale in Dongan Hills, Staten Island.

Some excellent features include:

  • Close to all transportation
  • Near Verrazano Bridge and train
  • Large yard with an above ground pool
  • Full finished basement with a full bathroom

First Floor includes an open living and dining room combo, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and access to the deck and yard, and 1/2 bathroom. 

Second Floor includes 3 large bedrooms, and a full bathroom

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With the excitement involved in moving into a new home and all of the things that need to be done, it can be easy to forget a few important things before you load up the moving van. If the day of departure is drawing closer and you're mulling over the final details, here are some items you may want to check off the list first.

Install A New Lock

One of the most important aspects of home ownership is the feeling of security it automatically provides, so you'll want to change out the locks on the doors before you embark on the big move. As soon as you've received the keys to your new home, contact a locksmith who will be able to do the dirty work for you or, if time permits, you may want to take on this task on your own and save a little bit of money…

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 Whether you happen to be a painting pro or you've never dared to pick up a roller, there are a few tricks of the trade that professionals use to make a paint job look its best in your Staten Island home. If you want to take an old, outdated paint job and turn it into something you can be proud of, here are a few tips from those who know best.

Start With a Perfectly Smooth Surface

If you're trying to rush through it, sanding might seem like an unnecessary step in re-covering your walls, but it's very important in order to level out spackle paste and ensure that no ridges will appear in the paint around the nails. According professional painters, you should start by sanding from the baseboard to the ceiling with a fine grit sandpaper, and then move…

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57 Raymond AvenueExquisite two family detached colonial home for sale in Castleton Corner, Staten Island.

Some of the many features include:

  • A beautiful master suite
  • Hardwood floor throughout
  • A gas fire place in family room
  • Garage
  • A great location making it convenient for shopping and transportation.

First Floor includes spacious custom kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, a living room and dining room combo, family room and 1/2 bath.

Second Floor includes 4 large bedrooms, master suite with full bath including jacuzzi and private bath, second full bath.

This Staten Island home also includes a fully finished basement, central cooling system and forced air heating, and an exterior with deck and yard.

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Did you know that dry rot is ironically created from having too much moisture come in contact with wood? The fact is Staten Island homeowners are unaware that dry rot is even setting in, so the first step toward prevention is being able to diagnose possible areas of exposure before dry rot becomes a major renovation expense.

Remember that dry rot to your foundation can be an extremely costly repair and will definitely figure prominently into the total value of your property when a house inspection is completed prior to a sale. As well, fungus and mold spores can affect the air quality of your home, which is a health problem for not only you and your family but also for prospective buyers.

Identifying Leaks To Your Water Membrane

In a very simple…

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17 Dryden Ct, Port Richmond Staten IslandFantastic location on a residential block with no thru-traffic in Port Richmond, Staten Island. 3 bedroom Colonial semi-attached house.

Private yard with pool & trex decking makes it a joy for entertaining and family fun. Full finished basement with high ceilings, 3/4 bathroom, and more makes this home a wise choice!

Contact the Realtors to the Heroes: Adam Bronko and Tony Vega for more information.

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You may think your Staten Island home is the safest on the block and you don't need to improve anything; but I'm sure there are still some facts you may have not have known about. Here are some great (and possible unknown ways) to make your Staten Island home healthier and safer:

(Mostly) Invisible Hazards 

Lead: Up to 20% of lead exposure comes from tainted water by contaminated pipes. Invest in faucet filters, they are inexpensive and can be found in Target, Walmart, etc.

Mold: Mold falls into the mostly visible hazards. It is a fungus that can cause respiratory and immune system issues. Mold grows in moist areas in your house, like a not so well vented closet. You can purchase moisture and odor eliminator bags at cheap prices as well.

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54 Cheshire PlBetter than new semi detached home on a quiet dead end block in Silver Lake, Staten Island. Professional landscape with pavers front and back lead you into this beautiful 3 bedroom turn key home.

Some of the many features include: 8ft.6in ceiling, crown molding throughout, hardwood floors, quality decorative lighting fixtures, Levelor Hunter Douglas window treatments.

First floor includes spacious living room dining room combo, oversize tiled kitchen with island, upgraded cherry cabinets, granite, GE Stainless Steal appliances and 1/2 bath. Sliders to deck & yard.

Second floor: 3 large bedrooms, cathedral master bedroom has 2 closets with private ¾ bath Skylight, pull down attic stairs for additional storage

The fully finished basement has…

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Based off of the U.S. Census, here are some Staten Island statistics that relate to the Staten Island real estate market.

Area with the most multi-family housing:

The 10301 Zip Code has the most multi-family housing, including developments along the St. George and Stapleton waterfront. Only 10 percent of the homes in 10301 are single-family, detached, owner-occupied homes.

The borough's most diverse neighborhoods:

Some of the borough's most diverse neighborhoods are found in the 10304 Zip Code. More than a quarter of the residents in Stapleton, Clifton, Concord and Rosebank speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Russian topping the list.

Area with the largest number of single-family homes: 

The…

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