Malta Development Blog

As your lifestyle and situation change over time, you may find you need more space, different amenities or simply a better home location. Although you may not need to relocate right away, you will need to make periodic home improvements to suit your lifestyle and fully enjoy your home. Whether you're welcoming a new member to the family or remodeling an empty nest, it's never too early to start thinking about increasing the value of your home. Here are some value-adding home additions for every stage of your life.
 

What do you think of when you think of Thanksgiving turkey? Do gravy and cranberry sauce come to mind? What about leftover turkey soup and sandwiches? Most families can’t polish off an entire turkey in one sitting. These turkey breasts are lighter fare than a whole turkey, and you can make them ahead to save time during meal day.

Much of the Thanksgiving tradition includes time-consuming prep work and eating more than you can handle. However, if you're going for moderation and time-efficiency this year, why not try a make-ahead turkey breast with vanilla sweet potatoes? It includes everything you'd want from a Thanksgiving dinner minus the hassle. Follow this recipe to spend time with family, friends and football, not the food.
 
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The 2015 fall season at Schuyler Farms is over. But don't fret, you can still pick up your Christmas trees at the end of November. Schuyler Farms is ready and excited to welcome you in 2016.
 
Schuyler Farms grew into an agritourism haven out of their dairy farm origins over 50 years ago. In doing so, they added a plethora of fun activities for family and friends to enjoy. Turn these activities into longtime family traditions. The farm also welcomes birthday parties and class field trips.
 
Whether you're picking out a pumpkin or munching on a donut, Schuyler Farms covers all the bases. Here's what you can expect in 2016.
 

These innovative phone apps sync up with home accessories to control practically every electronic device in your house.

Smartphones are becoming more powerful every day, so much so that we now live in a world where we can automate our home's electronic devices from across the globe. These home automation apps help save you money and make your life easier. From light bulbs to thermostats, connect all your smart products to a central hub and control them with a tap or swipe of a finger. Increase your home's IQ with these innovative apps.
 

On a cold and wet day, the mudroom welcomes family and guests to an inner safe-haven. Emphasize the coziness (not the muddiness) with these tips.

Once the rain really starts to come down, nothing is quite as comforting as the idea of warm and dry home. In reality, coming in from the cold damp is, well... a mess. Mudrooms welcome family and guests and keep the rest of your home clean. If you have pets, it's also a perfect place to store toys, leashes and snacks.
 
Make your mudroom a cozy, welcoming space. Here are a few simple tips to make yours more efficient, neat and inspiring.

Everyone needs a set of tools handy for minor repairs. These tools come with glowing endorsements from the pros to ensure you’re getting the best bang for your buck.

Home repair doesn't have to feel like rocket science. If you're an expert in home improvement, you're probably not reading this article. If you're a beginner, all you need is a comprehensive array of functional, sturdy, and basic tools to deal with minor repairs.
 
Whether you're working on a DIY project or a minor home repair, these tools stand the test of time and enable you to get the job done right the first time.
 

During the California Gold Rush, early Chinese immigrants lacked the ingredients traditionally used in their cooking. According to the "Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America," they made do to create the now-American-staple, chop suey. After that, Chinese-American cuisine took a life of its own.

There’s an undeniable crispness in the air that tells you when Autumn is in full swing. It’s harvest time- the perfect opportunity to bundle the family in their sweaters and enjoy the Malta Ridge Orchard.

Every Autumn, families in Saratoga County swarm in droves to the Malta Ridge Orchard & Gardens for some wholesome family fun. Open year round, their farm offers a selection of naturally-grown vegetables, fruits and more. The cider donuts made with freshly-pressed cider are a fan favorite. Owned by David Bowman, Malta Ridge provides families and couples with the unique experience of picking their own fruit and reveling in a bucolic atmosphere.
 

Once winter comes, we’re all going to be spending a lot of time indoors. These houseplants not only add some much needed greenery to your day, but they also help improve your indoor air quality.

Plants save lives. In the '80s, NASA began research to study which plants helped purify the air in space facilities. With this knowledge in hand, we started filtering the air inside our own homes. Because citizens of industrialized nations spend up to 90% of their time indoors, air purification ranks as a top priority.

Just like an artist is inspired by a subject and frames it within a painting, you too can frame your home's magnificent view with countless draping ideas. Whether you have small windows in solid walls or full-height glass, most architects choose window placing based on views. Windows then become the portal to the outside world (gardens, woods, etc). If you want to showcase your view, adding stunning designs to your window can be the difference between a colorless view and an awe-inspiring vista.