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Combatting Dry Winter Air

1/6/18 6:19 AM / by Malta Development posted in dry hands, dry winter air, winter air, winter skin, fix dry skin, fix winter skin, Malta, solutions to dry skin, solutions to winter skin, sore throat, Tips + Tricks

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Humidity is the measure of moisture content of the air. When it is cold out, the air cannot hold as much moisture as warm air can. So, the colder it is outside, the drier the air is— both inside and outside.
During the winter, you'll be using your furnace regularly. The furnace will heat the already dry winter air, making it possible for the air to hold moisture. That's when the warmed dry air inside begins to steal moisture from anything it can. Signs that your home has low humidity: dry, itchy skin, nosebleeds, coughing, houseplants drying out quickly, your hair standing on end due to static electricity.

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Fall Gardening Tips

9/7/17 11:50 AM / by Malta Development posted in Uncategorized

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Fall gardening.jpgSummer was lovely, filled with swimming trips to Lake George and picnicking in Saratoga Spa State Park, but many folks think of the fall as their favorite time of the year. There's the annual Apple Festival in Castleton-on-Hudson and Oktoberfest celebrations all over. New York's fall foliage display is unequalled for its beauty and abundance. During the fall, working in your garden is satisfying in a way that other seasons can't match.

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Framed Fabric Panels: A Chic & Inexpensive DIY

8/11/17 10:43 AM / by Malta Development posted in DIY

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Framed fabric panel-1.jpgArt is a commitment. A good piece will often cost you—and after all, it’s not every day that you find one that you absolutely fall in love with. For this reason, it’s no shock that many walls sit empty for far longer than a home dweller may have intended.

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Moving with Teens

8/7/17 1:40 PM / by Malta Development posted in big moves with kids, family moves, In The Community, moving with kids, moving with teens, Tips + Tricks

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teen move.jpgMoving to a new home involves many changes in your family's routines and, for a teenager, disruptions in social relationships, school, and activities. The teen years are challenging enough on their own; a move adds additional stress to the natural coping mechanisms they possess.

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Setting Up a Home Wine Cellar

8/3/17 7:10 AM / by Malta Development posted in basement, diy, home, home storage, housing amenities, cellar, DIY, Malta, storage, wine, wine cellar

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Showcase 2014 Wine Cellar.jpgA home wine cellar is a great way to utilize many basements. The Wine Spectator recommends a temperature between 45° F and 65° F with 55° F almost perfect. Most basements will be a consistent temperature in this overall range, which is very important; extreme fluctuations in temperature can harm wines but a stable temperature will treat them gently.

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Becoming a Homeowner

7/14/17 2:24 PM / by Malta Development posted in In The Community, moves, moving, quick, tips, Tips + Tricks

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keysWhether it’s purchasing a home for very first time or moving from an older home into a brand new one, becoming a homeowner can be an exciting and fulfilling experience.

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10 Kitchen Hacks to Make Your Life Run More Smoothly

7/7/17 2:00 PM / by Malta Development posted in tips, Tips + Tricks

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We all wish we had more hours in the day. There just isn't enough time to pay the bills, exercise, put the kids to sleep, catch up on reading, and sit down to think. That's why finding and implementing life hacks in our day-to-day is so important. The following kitchen hacks will streamline your morning routine and set the tone for the rest of your day.
 
1. Dinner Prep: With a family's hectic and often erratic schedules, it's better to create a division of labor in the kitchen. For example, have one person do the dinner meal prep at night and include cooking instructions. Another person can cook the meal when he or she gets home from work. Dinner meal prepping streamlines this often time-consuming activity so that your day runs smoothly.
 
2. Defrost: Imagine coming home tired after work. All you want to do is cook your favorite meal, chicken fajitas, but you forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer. You don't want to wait for hours for the chicken to defrost so you resort to a microwavable dinner or takeout. To avoid this issue, set an alarm, reminder, or post it to move tomorrow's protein to the refrigerator the night before. It'll avoid this common frustration and save you time.
 
3. Overnight Breakfast: Cooking can be fun but also time consuming, especially when you're scrambling to leave your house in the morning. Want a solution to your hectic mornings? Prepare your breakfast the night before. Overnight oats with some peanut butter, cinnamon, chia seeds, and a few drops of honey is an easy and nutritious breakfast that you can leave prepared overnight.
 
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Some breakfast meals, however, aren't as easy to prepare. For example, pancakes require a mix of wet and dry ingredients. In order to streamline your prepping, premix the dry ingredients the night before and store them in a ziplock bag. In the morning, just mix in the all components. It'll taste much better than a boxed pancake mix.
 
5. Dish Duty: The invention of the dishwasher saved people a lot of time. While we wait for technology to create a robot to organize our dishes, make it habit to dry and put away dishes after dinner. That way, you can easily find all your utensils and bowls in the morning.
 
6. Set the Table: Mornings are better when we sit down with the family and enjoy a meal together. To keep this tradition alive, set the table for breakfast before you go to bed. Put out all the cups, plates, vitamins, etc. In the morning, all you have to do is pour the orange juice and serve the meal, saving you precious time.
 
7. Collect School Supplies: If you're the proud parent of elementary-school children, you know how busy mornings can get. To curb the hustle and bustle, assemble your child's school supplies, homework and backpack for the following day. Having a dedicated backpack spot makes them easy to find.
 
8. Dedicated Lunch Shelf: While not everything can be ready to go before you leave to work, you can place your lunch items in a dedicated shelf in your refrigerator. All you have to do is grab them and put them in your lunch bag when you're ready to leave.
 
9. Help From the Kids: Teach your kids to help out around the house by letting them help you out with your meal prepping. It not only instills a sense of preparation at a young age, but also makes your job of being a parent that much easier.
 
10. Water Prep: Make a pitcher of purified water with your choice of sliced cucumber, mint, or fruit so you have a tasty and hydrating beverage as soon as you wake up.
 
Implement these kitchen hacks into your daily routine for a more effective morning. You'll wonder how you went so long without them.

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Making it Pop

5/10/17 10:30 AM / by Malta Development posted in DIY, Malta

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Looking for a way to change up your space? Accent walls have a huge dramatic impact on your space without a lot of effort.

Accent-Wall-Ideas_04 (1).jpgIt seems that every year a new set of wall coverings or paint colors comes out that homeowners just have to have in their homes. While many of these decorating schemes can be fun, who has the time to redecorate their whole home that often?

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Congress Park: Historical Fun For the Whole Family

4/13/17 3:10 PM / by Malta Development posted in Congress Park, Saratoga, Canfield Casino, Uncategorized

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Saratoga County is enriched with historical locations and artifacts. Nothing fits this bill more than Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. Originally the location of Congress Springs Bottling Plant and the large-scale resort hotel, Congress Hall, the area helped developed Saratoga Springs’ renowned reputation as a health spa and gambling mecca of the late 19th century. First declared a National Landmark in 1987, the park now contains Canfield Casino, the only standing building left from the “the Resort Period,” and a beautiful green space that houses several historically important art pieces.

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The Well-Known Waters of Saratoga Springs

3/24/17 2:05 PM / by Malta Development posted in community assets, In The Community, nature, saratoga springs

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The naturally carbonated springs in the Saratoga Springs area have been a source of attraction for the community since as long as anyone can remember. It is almost common knowledge to any Saratoga Springs dweller that the waters are charged with carbon dioxide gas and mixed with important minerals.

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