Hiring a Contractor in Suffolk County: Key Questions
Licensing, written contracts, payment rules, insurance and permits: questions Suffolk homeowners can check against NY Attorney General and county sources.
Home Design
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Basement Mold: Testing, Cleanup, and When to Call a Pro
Basement mold in Setauket and Suffolk homes: what New York and EPA guidance says about testing, DIY cleanup limits, licensed professionals, and prevention.
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Gutters, Drains, and Grading: A Fall Water Checklist
A fall checklist for Setauket-area homes: gutter sizing and cleaning, downspout distances, grading, Brookhaven drainage rules and flood-prep basics.
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Kitchen Renovation Budgets: Where the Money Actually Goes
Published kitchen remodel budget breakdowns compared: cabinets, labor, appliances, contingency, plus New York contract and Suffolk County licensing rules.
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Oil-to-Gas Heat Conversion on Long Island: What to Ask
Questions to ask about an oil-to-gas heat conversion on Long Island: utility steps, permits, oil tank rules, rebates and heat pump alternatives.
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Ice Dams on Long Island Roofs: Prevention Before the Snow
Ice dams form when heat escapes into the attic and melts snow that refreezes at the eaves. Fall is the time to seal, insulate and ventilate so winter does the least damage.
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Fine Art Insurance: What a Long Island Homeowners Policy Covers and Where It Stops
Fine art insurance on Long Island: how homeowners policies treat paintings and collectibles, where flood coverage stops, and how to document and hang art.
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What a Hedge Does to a Block: The Panicle Hydrangeas of Brewster Lane East
Panicle hydrangeas line the roadside at 23 Brewster Ln E in Setauket. What a mature hedge does for a block, plus directions to see the bloom yourself.
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The Setauket House Remodel: Brick and Concrete Out, New York Bluestone In
A Setauket front entry rebuilt in New York bluestone — brick stairs and concrete walk removed, lit treads, fresh sod, and what the change signals to buyers.
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The Setauket House Remodel: Replacing a Failing Leyland Cypress Line
A failing Leyland Cypress hedge along a Setauket property line is replaced with Green Giant arborvitae and a new drip system built for long-term privacy.
