Malta Development Blog

Many variables come into play when choosing where to relocate a family, but none is more important than the quality of the local school system. A committed, passionate, and well funded school district with a variety of programs and AP courses is crucial to a student's future, and plays a large role in the decision making process of all parents.  To that end,  the Ballston Spa Central School District can compete with any in the world, and can prepare your child for a long and fruitful collegiate and professional career.

The Malta Drive-In Theatre on Route 9 was built in 1949 and has been in continuous operation since. It is one of only 450 drive-ins left in the United States.

Where do most homeowners spend their time when inside their house? General consensus would probably suggest the kitchen or living room. However, the answer is quite surprising, it's the bedroom. This makes sense, particularly when considering the amount of hours we spend sleeping at night.

Simply put, the move to your new home can be a snap with a bit of planning. Start by sitting down with everyone involved in the move and make a few basic choices, depending upon your budget. Will you hire a mover or try to do it yourself? Will you pack your belongings, or let the mover handle it? Will you handle the unpacking? What is your timeline? What do you want to move and what do you want to leave behind?

When individuals or families think about destinations that are fundamental to the origins of the United States of America, cities like Boston or Philadelphia usually comes to mind, not Saratoga County in upstate New York. However, the area is rich in historical parks and areas of interest for the fan of American history.

We all have “extra junk” in our closets or garage --- a box of unused canning jars or lumber leftover from a recent home improvement project. Don't let these unused items take up valuable storage space and gather dust.  Instead, why not “upcycle” them? “Upcycling” is the process of turning seemingly useless items into something useful again. Here are a few of our favorite “upcycling” ideas.

Everybody talks about downsizing when they reach a certain age or family size. What are the signs that downsizing is right for you? We’ve investigated and interviewed and come up with some top cues that might make your decision easier.

As you imagine your home's interior, it's important to keep in mind the psychological power of color, and the different effects that colors can have on our subconscious psyches.  Scientific studies have shown that different colors are associated with certain moods and emotions. For instance, blue is considered calming and trustworthy, while red can cause considerable agitation. By reviewing the major colors and their affective qualities, you'll be able to choose the colors that most accurately reflect your and your family's style and aesthetic.

The holidays can be stressful, and not just on you, but also on your house. Hosting various holiday parties, with an abundance of wrapping paper and other semi destroyed holiday items or decorations, can really lead to a reason to deep clean and sanitize your home.  The New Year is a great time to start this process since its right after the holidays; even some cultures consider the start of the New Year as the ideal time for that deep cleaning. Many families find that cleaning their house at the start of the New Year dispels any bad luck accumulated over the year and a way to start afresh. Either to dispense of bad luck or simply because the holidays are over, here are a couple pointers for tackling that much needed deep cleaning:

Packing for a big move can put anyone's organizational skills to the test.  To help out, we've compiled a list of quick packing tips that will help you to remain calm, collected, and organized throughout your moving process.  By using these tried and true techniques, you can turn a stressful move into a smooth, effortless transition.