Malta Development Blog

Since its opening day in a parking lot in 1978, the Saratoga Farmer's Market has provided its local community with high-quality, organic, and delicious food from local farmers and producers. The market has expanded to a bi-weekly gathering at three locations featuring over 50 vendors.

Apple bobbing is a long-time Halloween tradition dating back hundreds of years. Sanitation and safety concerns have plagued this wholesome tradition in recent years, though. You could go through all the preventative safety measures like wearing goggles, sanitizing your water containers, and removing the stalks to prevent eye injury, but there is a better alternative that'll have your party guests raving for months on end.

For many, the road toward the American Dream includes buying a home of one's own. This isn't an easy road, however. Home purchases too often bring on unexpected worries not to mention your worst doubts and fears. Don't fret. Simple precautions prevent these fears from becoming reality; just make sure you've covered all the bases.

Decorating your laundry room involves having an eye for design and space. Just like garages, they can become a catch-all for miscellaneous knick-knacks. Just because you don't spend a lot of time in the laundry room, doesn't mean you can't make it look chic and organized.

What comes to mind when you hear the words "pine cone", "corn husk", and "pumpkin" in the same sentence? If you thought of Fall, you're on the right track! It's that time of year where your family and friends come over for some great-tasting food and wholesome festivities. It's your chance to decorate your home to go along with this autumn season.

The community of Malta plans to host a spirited theater production of "The Enchantment of the Beauty and the Beast," a perfect show for the whole family. Adapted from the fairy tale by Giovani Francesco Straparola and Madame Leprince de Beaumont, this magical performance arrives just in time for Halloween. As the story goes, a vengeful witch turns a selfish prince into a beast after he rejects her.

Pumpkins have been a staple food during American end-of-year holidays for as long as we can remember. From pumpkin pies to pumpkin spice lattes, this holiday craze won't be stopping anytime soon and with good reason.

As a first-time homeowner, moving into your new home can be an exciting time. New furniture is purchased and decorating ideas can finally become a reality. But before the interior decorating commences, consider going through a checklist of energy-saving tasks. These will help you reduce the energy and maintenance costs of your home in the future.

Fall is upon us and that means that the green leaves are turning crimson red and sun-kissed yellow. With the change of season comes the responsibility of having your home prepped for the colder months. A little bit of fall cleaning can go a long way in saving you money on heating bills, preventing home disasters, and keeping your family safe and cozy.

Nothing sets a relaxing mood like lighting. Whether to enhance the mood or create a wonderful scent, everyone loves the idea of lighting candles in their bathroom. Unfortunately, these items can be some of the most dangerous things to keep in a bathroom. Scented candles that come in glass holders can fall and shatter, leaving bits of broken glass all over the floor and countertops. Without a jar or holder, those candles can leave piles of melted wax that is next to impossible to remove from bathtub ledges and countertops. The lack of a holder also leaves candles more prone to tipping, creating a potentially dangerous situation.