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It's getting chilly out there, and what better way to warm up than in your cozy, new chalet style home. From comforting wood interiors to a roaring, stone fireplace, this dream home can become your reality. Click here to view some of Hamilton's log home floor plans. Keep in mind, all plans are customizable so any changes you would like to see can be made! Call us today to get a FREE quote!  607-299-4838

Your friends and family are on their way, and you still  haven't gotten around to decorating . . . no worries! Take a  peek at some of the simple, affordable and trendy  Thanksgiving decor inspirations we've found, below.  Burlap Runner Image via www.pinterest.com Pine Cone Center Piece Image via www.vitamin-ha.com Pumpkin Drink Chiller Image via www.pinterest.com Pumpkin Candles Image via www.indulgy.com Sources www.pinterest.com

Fall is quickly approaching, and soon the smell of pumpkin spice and rustling leaves will fill the air. Get into the season by decorating your front porch first. Autumn decorations are generally pretty cheap, and you can even make most of them yourself. Check out some of these easy DIY crafts that will get you and your neighbors in the seasonal spirit! Wreaths Wreaths are one of the best go-to crafts for fall that usually have a pretty good turn out. If it strikes your fancy you can buy materials at a craft store, such as Joann Fabrics, or you can just talk a stroll through your backyard and collect some leaves and twigs - totally up to you. A little hot glue, and you're good to go! Image via www.deescrafts.com Pumpkins You have a lot of leeway when it comes to pumpkins. If you don't have any pumpkins easily available try looking around for local farmers that may have some for sale. Odds are they will be cheaper and better quality. Also, if you're not i...

One of the best parts about this time of year is the incredible  smells associated with fall, and one of the most rewarding ways to get your house to smell like fall is to cook up some traditional fall recipes. We searched our favorite Pinterest boards to find some super yummy recipes that will make you want to curl up on the couch with your home-made, hot mulled cider! Mulled Apple Cider Hot apple cider is possibly the most traditional thing to drink in the fall. This recipe is the best because you can throw all the ingredients in the crock pot, turn it on, and you're done! This is great cold or hot, and for parties you can add in your favorite spiced liquor. Click here to view the ingredients and directions. Image via www.tastykitchen.com Pumpkin Cornbread with Cinnamon Honey Butter This pumpkin cornbread recipe has some out-of-this-world flavors going on. A balanced mixture of spicy pumpkin and cinnamon swirled with the sweet honey and butter flavor will ...

Can you believe it? It's already October. Get a jump on this month's maintenance early so you have plenty of time left over for hot cider, hay rides, and pumpkin carving! Image via www.amerifirst.com Sources www.amerifirst.com

Cooler nights are ahead, and with that thought in mind, it's a good idea to start checking some items off your annual to-do list. Now that you've likely put away some of your summertime household items (and don't fret if you haven't yet), it's time to prepare for the winter weather. One way to do this is by sealing off areas of your home that allow cool air in and warm air out. By blocking and sealing off places like doors and windows, you can be saving over 50% of your heating bill. Aside from some of the more obvious places such as doors and windows, there are some other miscellaneous areas that are money eaters during the wintertime. Your beautiful and beloved chimney can be a HUGE source of wasted heat. Watch this video we found helpful and informative for those who are searching for the right tool to block heat from escaping through a chimney.

Get a jump on some home maintenance this weekend so you can enjoy the changing weather. Follow this monthly checklist for September to ensure you're right on track! If you would like to print off this checklist or a maintenance checklist for another month, please visit www.amerifirst.com . Image via www.amerifirst.com

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