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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

Fall is upon us. Are you and your home ready for the season? If you’re not sure, you’re in luck. We’ve put together the ultimate fall home maintenance checklist to help you make sure that you have all your key maintenance tasks covered. Read on here to see if you have anything left to do. If you complete all the tasks on this list, you can rest easy knowing that your home will stay safe and dry all season long. https://freshome.com/fall-home-maintenance-checklist/

It’s about that time to start planning how you’d like your home to look for Halloween. And one of the most fun ways to get into the Halloween spirit is to create a haunted garden. With so many creative outdoor Halloween decorations, it’s a great way to add some seasonal fun to your yard. Find out all the ideas for your Halloween Garden here . 

Here are some generally well-behaved plants that do well in a range of climates. All of them dazzle in the fall, and, as a bonus, many also put on a show in other seasons, too, with flowers in the spring or summer, fruit later in the year, and interesting bark in the winter.

Dress up your porch for Halloween with these creative and spooktacular Halloween porch decor ideas, which include ghosts, spiders, crows, skeletons, witches and much more! There are over a hundred ideas to give you inspiration. These eerie and cute Halloween porch decorations will definitely impress your neighbors and trick-or-treaters. Find them all here !

https://www.housebeautiful.com/entertaining/table-decor/g1535/fall-table-decorating-ideas/ Whether you like it or not, fall is practically here. Here are 15 ideas for getting your table ready for all the dinners you'll be this season!

I wish the only thing you needed to prep your home for fall is to light a bunch of pumpkin spice candles. While yes, that is a crucial part of getting ready for the change of seasons, there are more important (and not exactly fun) preparations that come with being a homeowner. Consider this everything you need to know before your house transitions from hot summer days to cool fall nights ... and eventually freezing temperatures. Find out all 9 things you should do to your home before fall here .

https://www.countryliving.com/home-design/decorating-ideas/g2621/fall-porch-decorating/ Fall is fast approaching and with this time of year, it's time to start thinking about breaking out your fall home decor soon. Give your front porch a fall makeover that will ooze curb appeal with these ideas here !

Cleaning out your rain gutters can be a dreadful hassle, but there are a few helpful tips that you can use to make the task as painless as possible. Wear rubber gloves. protective eye wear, and a long-sleeved shirt. Use an appropriate ladder that is stable. Have a buddy nearby to ensure safety and move the process along more quickly. Rake your roof first so that the next time it rains it doesn't just clog up your gutters, again. Don't waste your money on a fancy gutter scoop. A plain-Jane plastic cup or kids shovel will do the job. Metal scoops can cause damage.  Dump your gunk onto a plastic tarp below you to alleviate hassle and save your lawn. Once you clean them out, flush the gutter with a garden hose. Record the date that you decide to clean them out so that the following year you don't get too far behind, making the task a little easier. image via  http://www.neiltortorella.com At the end of the day, cleaning out your gutters will pay off. It doesn...

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

Summer is on its way out, and fall and winter are on their way in. With that in mind, you'll want to start storing away your summer items to make room for your winter stuff. Follow these helpful hacks to store away your summer stuff. Clothing Storing clothing can take up a ton of room if you're not careful. To save room and stay organized, roll your clothing or fold it neatly in piles. Next, store in plastic totes or in old comforter bags. Depending on how much clothing you have to store, consider building a shelf to store your bags or totes. Image via www.hardlyhousewives.com Lawn Mower After you mow your lawn one last time in 2016, remember to store it away properly. If you don't take heed, you may have issues with it next spring. Either siphon the gas out, or add fuel stabilizer to the tank and fill it right up. Clean off any old grass clippings from the past season, store it in a dry space, and you'll be ready for next year. Image via www.go...

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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Visit Hamilton's booth at this year's annual Fall Home Show located in Rochester, NY. The event will be held from Saturday, September 10th to Sunday, September 11th from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and admission is completely FREE! This home show gives you the opportunity to see brand new homes that are completely finished as well as new subdivisions. Additionally, you'll have the chance to see the newest trends in the industry, and you can sit and chat with builders one-on-one. Image via www.rochesterareabuilders.com