Blog Entries in January
What's the Deal with Modern Lighting?
By Chris Petry Can we all agree that modern lighting fixtures have gotten a little out of hand? My primary vocation sees me visiting a lot of sales offices to shoot corporate video. Usually, I end up in a conference or board room, where there’s ample space to setup studio lighting and get distance between the camera and subject for depth of field. After you slide the conference room table
Is Open Concept Living on the Way Out?
By Chris Petry Walls. Door. Outside walls are, of course, crucial. Their weight provides much needed stability to your house’s frame and, in concert with the roof and doors, they exist to insure the outside stays outside. Inside walls too have a dual purpose. First, they hide load bearing supports and second, you can hang your signed sports jersey or family photo collage on them. Yep, tha
Snowflake Science
By Chris Petry As the song goes, “If you’ve got no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.” Well, unfortunately, most of us do have places to go. Namely work. If it wasn’t for the early morning commutes, no one would hate the snow. Of this I’m convinced. So, let’s just forget about all the driving nonsense for a moment, I guess the shoveling too,
Making Snow Shoveling Easier
By Chris Petry Show of hands, who here likes shoveling snow? No one? Fine. Living in the Northeast, there’s just not an option most years. Fortunately, we live in a time where there more tools than ever to expedite the job. Better yet, there are people who know or have tested out alternative methods of snow removal who can attest to the effectiveness online. Better yet-yet, there are a nu
Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions
By Chris Petry Did you make New Year’s resolutions? Probably. While 50% or so of the American population makes New Year’s resolutions, only 25% of those people stick to them by the 30-day mark. At least according to this study from Columbia University. Just why do we make so many resolutions, knowing that we’re statistically unlikely to follow through on them? W
Important Home Safety Tips
Introduction by Chris Petry & Featured Article by Nancy Mitchell Last year, we ran this article for the first blog of 2024. Since it's Christmas this week and I know you're not racing over here to see what's going on, we figured we'd run it again. After all, it's still very relevant. This piece is from guest writer Nancy Mitchell, an RN and Contributing Writer for Ass
Doors, Doors, Doors
by Chris Petry Doors. We all have them. We pass through dozens of them, day in and day out. You exit your bedroom door in the morning to shower or make breakfast, often times after you’ve opened a closet door to retrieve what you’re wearing for the day. You lock the front door of your home before exiting, unless it’s never been unlocked and you leave via integral garage. At wh
Common Real Estate Myths
by Chris Petry Today, we’re going to talk about some of the biggest myths you might have heard over the last several years. No, I’m not referring to myths like the Earth being flat or Elvis Presley being alive and well, ironically moonlighting as an Elvis impersonator in Lake Tahoe. Those are indeed myths but today, we’re going to place our focus on some of the most prevailing
Why is Using a REALTOR a Good Idea?
By Chris Petry So, you’ve decided to buy a home. Congrats! Or, no, wait. You’re selling? Ah, yes. Time to upgrade! Or downsize. Regardless of your real estate ambitions, having a well-informed REALTOR at your side is a must. The internet has revolutionized the way we shop, date, and do business. It’s tempting to treat a real estate transaction the same way. Which is t
10 Reasons People Are Moving
by Chris Petry Why are people moving? Well, now there’s a loaded question if I’ve ever heard one! There are countless reasons why someone might sell their home, move to another neighborhood, city, state, or country, and begin a new life. Today, however, we’re going to try and address ten of the most popular reasons people are moving as of January, 2024. Gettin
