Malta Development Blog

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.

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.

Many people have fallen in love with the idea of living in a historic home. New England is awash with older homes that feature great historic details -- people dream of the day that they’ll be able to buy one. After making their dream purchase, however, too many buyers discover that their new home is a nightmare.

For many New Englanders, September is more than the beginning of fall, it's also the traditional start of shellfish season.

While no one really has to wait until autumn to get seafood anymore, everyone knows that the freshest shellfish in New York starts to arrive in September. Take advantage of this time by trying out a new recipe for scallops. This is one of our favorites; a recipe for spicy sesame scallops.

When you’re in the market for a new home, you’re probably most concerned with the neighborhood, the amount of available space, or the amount of maintenance that you’re going to have to perform to make it comfortable. While all of these things are certainly important, more and more home buyers are starting to look at the impact of a home on the environment, too. A home’s structure and features can affect the environment, your utility bills, and maintenance bills.

Hardwood floors are one of the best options available for homeowners. These floors are very durable, and with proper care they can last for years. Caring for them, however, requires a little more work than just an occasional sweep.

Purchasing a new home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make.

Even if you’ve bought and sold homes in the past, every new real estate venture needs to be treated with the same care and consideration that you would give to any other investment decision.

It’s September, and the kids are back in school. Beat the lunchbox sandwich boredom with this take on the classic.

Everyone loves Rueben sandwiches, but if you're like most people you are concerned about the number of calories in the corned beef. The truth is that a traditional Reuben is probably one of the worst sandwiches that anyone on a diet can eat, but, fortunately, we have a solution. This recipe for a turkey Reuben is just as tasty and much healthier.

While 2015 was one of the coldest winters in recent history, many meteorologists are predicting that 2016 will be even worse. For New Yorkers who feel like they just can't deal with another bad winter, don't panic. There are steps you can take to make this winter go a lot smoother than last year’s.